Aron C. Beezley, Nathaniel J. Greeson and Winni Zhang | BuildSmart On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. The ruling invalidated a broad set of tariffs imposed by… Continue reading Recovering Unlawful IEEPA Tariffs: What Government Contractors Need to Know
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Holding Subcontractors to Their Bid: The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
John Mark Goodman and Joe Mack Curry II | BuildSmart Most legally enforceable contracts are formed the old-fashioned way: offer and acceptance. Courts will sometimes enforce promises without traditional offer and acceptance where one party has justifiably relied on the other party’s promise. This alternative route to contract formation is called promissory estoppel. While the law varies from… Continue reading Holding Subcontractors to Their Bid: The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
The Borrowed Servant Rule: Liability Risks for Contractors and Owners
Casey Few and Jeffrey Nix | Clark Hill Contractors – of all tiers – are often surprised to learn they may be considered a “special employer” of individuals who actually work for independent third parties—such as temporary staffing agencies or equipment rental companies—on their projects. Even more surprising, contractors (including owners who self-perform) can be… Continue reading The Borrowed Servant Rule: Liability Risks for Contractors and Owners
What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart A suspension notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can have immediate and significant consequences for a participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program. While a suspension is not the same as a final termination, it typically halts a firm’s ability to receive new 8(a)… Continue reading What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Mandelbaum Barrett What 2026 Is Shaping Up to Look Like for the Construction Industry As 2026 gets underway, the construction industry is settling into a more measured pace. The explosive growth driven by a handful of megaprojects over the past few years is leveling off, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared, it’s just… Continue reading Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know