Terminating a contract is a serious and sometimes risky decision. Whenever a client seeks advice regarding termination, a lawyer should stress the importance of strict compliance with the contractually specified termination provisions. One misstep by a terminating party who otherwise did nothing
Construction Law Zone
Current developments and recent trends in all areas of Construction Law
Construction Law Zone, published by Robinson & Cole LLP, focuses on legal issues related to construction projects and infrastructure development. The blog covers topics such as contract disputes, risk allocation in construction agreements, regulatory compliance including federal and state procurement rules, indemnification clauses, and recent court decisions affecting construction law. It also addresses changes in government regulations impacting construction practices, such as Buy America requirements and certification standards for disadvantaged business enterprises. The content is aimed at legal professionals, contractors, and stakeholders involved in construction and infrastructure projects, providing analysis of contractual, regulatory, and litigation matters within the construction industry.
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OSHA’s Multi-Employer Policy Continues to Ensnare the Construction Industry
Below is an excerpt of an article co-authored by Megan Baroni and Jon Schaefer and published in Construction Executive on June 28, 2022. Megan and Jon are partners in Robinson+Cole’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group.
Most contractors don’t know they can…
Massachusetts Appeals Court Strictly Construes Prompt Payment Act
On June 7, 2022, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued an opinion of first impression regarding the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act, G.L. c. 149 § 29E (the “Act”). In Tocci Building Corp. v. IRIV Partners, LLC, Appeals Ct. Nos. 21-P-393, 21-P-733…
Review Pre-Employment Screening Processes Amid the Great Resignation
Below is an excerpt of an article published in Construction Executive on May 13, 2022 co-authored by Robinson+Cole Labor and Employment Group lawyers Abby M. Warren and Kayla N. West .
After nearly two years of managing the workplace through…
Recent Court Decision Warns of Dangers of Using Outdated Construction Contracts
A recent decision serves as an important reminder to all in the construction industry about the dangers of using outdated contract forms. In Hillhouse v. Chris Cook Construction, LLC, 325 So. 3d 646 (Miss. 2021), the Supreme Court of Mississippi…
Consider the H-1B Visa to Build Your Construction Industry Workforce
This post was authored by Megan R. Naughton, who is the co-chair of the Robinson+Cole’s Immigration Group.
Foreign nationals account for 61% of the full-time graduate students in civil engineering programs in the United States, according to the…
Number of New Public Works Construction Projects to Rise as Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Signed into Law
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)which reauthorizes surface transportation funds and allocates $550 billion for new federal spending over the next five years. The $550 billion in new…
Mandatory Vaccination and Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors
This post was co-authored by Abby M. Warren and Emily A. Zaklukiewicz who are members of Robinson+Cole’s Labor and Employment Group.
Last month, President Biden issued an Executive Order which effectively imposes several COVID-19 safety standards and protocols, including…
Connecticut Superior Court Holds That “Slaughter Clauses” Cannot be Added to Public Works Subcontracts Under Connecticut General Statutes § 4b-96
While you may not have heard the term “slaughter clauses” to describe the provisions of a construction contract before, the metaphor makes sense when one considers the provisions to which the Connecticut Superior Court recently applied the phrase. In the…
Mitigating the Risks of Materials Price Escalation: Better Now Than Never!
By Fred Hedberg
Below is an excerpt of an article published in Construction Executive on September 9, 2021.
The prices of raw building materials have risen dramatically over the past year, primarily because of the global pandemic and trade policies implemented by the previous…