Stephanie Eaton | Spilman Thomas & Battle 2025 was a busy year for the Georgia Legislature and Governor, and several key laws were enacted that impact construction in Georgia that took effect July 1, 2025. As you will see, certain House and Senate bills overlapped on some legal provisions, such as requirements for continuing education. Here is… Continue reading How Do Georgia’s Newest Construction Laws Affect Your Construction Projects for 2026?
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2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty
Hannah Batsche, Ellen Chapelle and Richard Reizen | Gould + Ratner As 2026 dawns, it is natural to consider the outlook for construction in the coming year. John Kenneth Galbraith famously opined on the validity of economic forecasting in general: “The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.” With that admonition… Continue reading 2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty
Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration
Gilbert K. Squires | JAMS Construction arbitration—particularly in cross-border disputes—can present timing and procedural challenges that require careful planning and active management. For in-house counsel and practitioners, the goal isn’t to wish away delays; it’s to anticipate, manage and navigate them effectively while achieving desired project and business outcomes. As discussed below, pragmatic strategies,… Continue reading Minimizing Construction Delays in Domestic and International Arbitration
EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating Developments
Jamey Collidge, Melissa Horne, Darby Koput, Mack McGuffey and Christian Pirri | Troutman Pepper Locke The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expressed its intent to propose a rule to revise the regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” under the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permitting program, with a proposed rule… Continue reading EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating Developments
Client Alert: Ohio Enacts Statewide E-Verify Mandate for Non-Residential Construction
Haley Kole and Maria del Carmen Ramos | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick On December 19, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the E‑Verify Workforce Integrity Act, mandating E‑Verify participation for any non-residential construction company contracting within Ohio, subject to limited exceptions, effective March 19, 2026. The law applies to non-residential construction contractors regardless of size, including… Continue reading Client Alert: Ohio Enacts Statewide E-Verify Mandate for Non-Residential Construction