
The FAR Council continues revising federal procurement rules. Learn what proposed changes contractors should watch across key FAR parts.
If you’ve handled construction disputes, chances are you’ve interacted with the American Arbitration Association (AAA). As one of the leading forums for alternative dispute resolution in the industry, the AAA is central to how many construction contracts manage conflict. According…
Washington DC’s Kennedy Center is a major performing arts center that operates as a private-public partnership under the auspices of the Smithsonian. According to a recent New York Times article, the Center has a $268 Million budget, $43 Million of…
A termination for default (for cause) is drastic recourse. It operates as the harshest breach of contract recourse out there. The reason being is that you are saying the other side’s breach of the contract is material—goes to the essence…
Lately, Florida is NOT playing any games with unlicensed contractors. And the results are harsh. BE WARY.
This is demonstrated in the recent opinion CAM Bradford Homes, LLC v. Arrants, 2025 WL 1715893 (Fla. 5th DCA 2025).
In this case,…
Labor shortages in the construction industry are an increasingly pressing issue—particularly for large-scale infrastructure and technology projects where schedule and budget performance are critical. While recent attention has focused on material costs and supply chain disruptions, a tightening labor market…
When I draft and negotiate construction contracts—whether representing contractors, subcontractors, or owners—there’s always one provision that seems to get special attention: the waiver of consequential damages. For good reason. It can significantly impact both parties’ exposure if things go sideways…
On May 16, 2025, Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Order D 2025 005 (“Order 005”) to address implementation of recently-passed strategic growth legislation. As discussed below, Governor Polis has ordered certain state agencies to consider whether municipalities are compliant with the…
Nearing the end of the 2025 Regular Legislative Session, on June 11, 2025, the Louisiana Legislature passed Senate Bill No. 244 (“SB 244”), which brings significant changes to Louisiana’s oilfield site remediation statute, commonly known as “Act 312” (found at…