The Oklahoma Supreme Court has rejected a contractor’s performance bond claim due to the lack of adequate notice to the subcontractor’s surety (see Flintco LLC v. Total Installation Management Specialists, Inc., No. 120,100 (Okla. May 28, 2025)). The case involves the
Before a Foreclosure Complaint is filed with the Court, a property is in “The Pre-Foreclosure Stage.” Understanding how long the pre-foreclosure process is, along with the NJ foreclosure timeline, is an important part of understanding the options available to
In New Jersey, if you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments, but you can catch up within 12-24 months, a repayment plan may be the best solution to avoid foreclosure. Understanding how it works and whether you qualify can
On May 22, the Supreme Court in Kousisis, et al., v. United States,[1] affirmed the convictions of a painting subcontractor and its owner (defendants) under the federal wire fraud statute for conspiring to defraud the Department of Transportation (DOT) and
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) involving government contractors present unique challenges and considerations that require meticulous due diligence. Unlike purely commercial deals, government contracts introduce layers of regulatory compliance, security requirements, and approval processes that can significantly affect deal structure, valuation,
by Allan C. Van Vliet, Adam J. Weaver and David E. Lillevand
It seems like such a simple question. Who owns data centers?
Ownership structures in the digital economy are more varied than might appear on the surface. While
The FY 2026 President’s Budget delivers a clear message, Energy Star, as a federal program, is on its way out. Zero dollars are appropriated for the once innovative joint EPA and Department of Energy initiative, and the EPA’s June Budget
by Ashleigh Myers, Sidney L. Fowler and Cara M. MacDonald
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on May 30 that it will invoke emergency permitting procedures to accelerate environmental review of select geothermal energy projects, with three
Historically, the Boards of Contract Appeals and Courts have reviewed design-builders’ reliance on government-provided conceptual drawings or bridging documents in support of constructive change claims under a reasonableness standard (see M. A. Mortensen Company, ASBCA No. 39978, 93-3 BCA ¶
On June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration doubled tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, the same day as its deadline for trading partners to give their “best offer” in bids to avoid import tax rates on