James P. Muraff | McDonald Hopkins Franchisors and multi-unit operators hire architects and design firms on a regular basis in an attempt to develop and implement new store design concepts that will act as a part of an overall effort to attract new customers and sustain their customer base. These store designs become an integral… Continue reading Do You Own Your Store Design or Does Your Contractor? You May Not Want to Know the Answer
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Think Before You Send—Impact on Design Professionals of Ill-Conceived Emails
Bridget Araldi and Stephen Willig | MG+M The Law Firm Overview Email has become, perhaps, the most common form of business communication. What in years past would be discussed over a phone call or face-to-face meeting is now memorialized in emails. While email has the benefits of creating a written record (thus avoiding differing recollections of a phone call or meeting)… Continue reading Think Before You Send—Impact on Design Professionals of Ill-Conceived Emails
Supreme Court Shifts Design‑Professional Malpractice Claims Toward Federal Court
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris Courts and legislatures in many states require plaintiffs to file an expert affidavit or certificate of merit at the beginning of a malpractice case, including claims against architects, engineers, and other design professionals. These requirements often function as early gatekeeping tools, allowing defendants to seek early dismissal. A recent… Continue reading Supreme Court Shifts Design‑Professional Malpractice Claims Toward Federal Court
Florida Federal Court Makes Pivotal Ruling on Direct vs. Consequential Damages in Design Disputes
Robert Alfert, Jr., Christina Lehm, Megan Schroder and Jeremy Springhart | Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough In a closely watched order issued July 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida addressed a previously unresolved and critical question under Florida law: whether remediation costs for defective design work constitute direct damages,… Continue reading Florida Federal Court Makes Pivotal Ruling on Direct vs. Consequential Damages in Design Disputes
Cutting Deep: How Design Professionals Can Combat Widespread Federal Budget Cuts
Alexandra E. Skarka and James A. Murray | Wilson Elser Recent federal budget cuts enacted to optimize the federal workforce have had a widespread impact on design professionals and construction firms. These reductions have resulted in the elimination of many government programs, mass layoffs, and the cancellation of large-scale government contracts. Faced with dwindling opportunities… Continue reading Cutting Deep: How Design Professionals Can Combat Widespread Federal Budget Cuts