Are you a construction industry professional seeking to stay informed on the latest legal and industry developments? Join me and my Stoel colleagues Mario Nicholas and Zachary Davis who will be presenting at the 29th Annual Oregon Construction Law Seminar
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New Law Requires Timely Payment of Undisputed Change Order Claims
The new RCW 39.04.360, effective June 6, 2024, outlines protections and payment assurances for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers involved in public and private construction projects in Washington. This statute mandates timely issuance of change orders for undisputed additional work, imposes
What to Consider When Analyzing Dispute Resolution Provisions for a Construction Project
Construction project owners, contractors, and design professionals sometimes fall into the trap of not giving careful consideration to the risks specific to a given project and will wait until an actual dispute arises before closely analyzing the dispute resolution provisions
Basic Information About the Court System
Here are some useful basics if you have a dispute that may be headed to court for resolution.
United States Supreme Court Lifts Restrictions on Public Camping Laws in the Ninth Circuit
Policymakers have several tools for addressing the rising issue of homelessness in their communities. In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, No. 23-175603 (June 28, 2024), the U.S. Supreme Court (“Court”) had its first opportunity to address whether one
New Federal Rule Banning Noncompetes May Impact Construction Industry
In late April, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule, effective on September 4, 2024, that banned nationwide noncompete clauses—generally a binding contract that prevents a worker from competing with an employer after they leave its employ. In my
WSBA Construction Law Section Midyear CLE Program
On June 14, 2024, the WSBA Construction Law Section is hosting its midyear CLE program, “Back to the Future: Leveraging Technology in Post-Covid Construction Disputes,” which will cover ethics, construction-related case law updates, technology, perspectives from the bench, arbitration, artificial
The United States Supreme Court Determines There Is No Distinction Between Legislative and Administrative Takings
In a typical permitting process, the local government may place certain conditions on issuing a building permit to further a legitimate public purpose. While the local government has “substantial authority to regulate land use,” its regulation cannot violate the U.S.
Drafting Real Estate Documents With Project Permitting in Mind
In the world of real estate development, parties creating and negotiating real property documents—leases, easements, or purchase agreements—must exercise a great deal of care to ensure that the documents perform exactly their intended function at the time they are operative.
License to Build: The Importance of License Terms in Design Agreements
For all their exposure to the plans, drawings, and related design documents needed at all stages of a construction project, owners and contractors, as well as many highly experienced practitioners involved in development and construction disputes, are only vaguely familiar