Brandon Brigham, Kaiser Chowdhry, Thomas Cullen Wallace and Mitchell Knafo | Morgan Lewis Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance questions. This Insight examines how employers can integrate AI into safety decision-making while preserving human judgment, meeting regulatory obligations, and managing enforcement… Continue reading Using AI to Improve Safety: Managing the Legal Risks Alongside the Benefits
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Groundhog Day Delay Claims in Construction Projects
Avi Sharma and Ashleigh Marshall | Delta Consulting Group In the film Groundhog Day, every February 2nd starts the same way: the same alarm, the same song, the same mistakes—until the movie’s protagonist Phil Connors realizes the problem isn’t the day, it’s him. Many construction projects experience the same phenomenon. Month after month, the same delay… Continue reading Groundhog Day Delay Claims in Construction Projects
Washington State Seeks Input on New Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Work Plan Rules
Adam Pankratz and Remy Smith | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is moving to make changes to its excavation, trenching, and shoring standard, and they want to hear from employers. On February 10-12, 2026, Washington’s State Department of Labor & Industries will hold public hearings on DOSH’s proposal… Continue reading Washington State Seeks Input on New Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Work Plan Rules
AI in Construction – for Industry Leaders and Lawyers
Kathryn Van Namen | Butler Snow Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in the construction industry. It’s present in the day-to-day workflow of owners, contractors, design professionals, and construction lawyers. As such, the practical question is not “Will we use AI?” but “How can we use it responsibly, and how does it change… Continue reading AI in Construction – for Industry Leaders and Lawyers
Year in Review: Construction Disputes in USA
Joshua M. Deal | Nossaman All questions Year in review The construction industry in 2025 has been dominated by major infrastructure projects and the effect of the Trump administration’s trade policies. Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has undertaken a broad programme of sweeping tariffs on all manner of goods. Most relevant to… Continue reading Year in Review: Construction Disputes in USA