The recent announcements and imposition of tariffs on billions of dollars of goods imported by the United States, as well as reciprocal tariffs announced by countries and other governing bodies across the world, have created an uncertain future for many
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Constructlaw®, published by Troutman Pepper Locke, focuses on legal issues related to construction law and arbitration. The blog covers topics such as arbitration procedures and strategies, statutory employer immunity in construction contexts, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence on construction dispute resolution. It also addresses contractual and regulatory considerations in large-scale construction projects, including those driven by technological growth such as AI data centers. Additionally, the blog discusses risk management and compliance challenges faced by government contractors, especially during government shutdowns. Overall, the content centers on legal developments, case law analysis, procedural guidance, and industry-specific regulatory trends affecting construction law practitioners and stakeholders.
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Statute of Repose at a Crossroads: Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Decide the Future of Construction Liability
Pennsylvania’s statute of repose, enacted in 1976, has long provided construction industry participants with finality by barring claims related to construction defects raised more than 12 years after the completion of construction. However, the bright-line application of the Pennsylvania statute…
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Ruling Deeming Tariffs Under IEEPA Unlawful
On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, holding that President Trump overstepped the authority provided by Congress under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
Society of Construction Law North America’s Insights on Domestic and International Arbitration Proceedings Regional Workshop
Register HereWednesday, September 10 • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Washington DC office is excited to host a morning workshop, sponsored by the Society for Construction Law North America, focusing on domestic and international construction…
Will DBE Fraud Continue to Be Prosecuted? The Impact of the Kousisis Decision in the Shifting Affirmative Action Landscape
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…
Troutman Pepper Locke’s National Construction Practice Named Among Law360′s Practice Groups of the Year for Third Time
Practice Recognized for Major Deals, Litigation Wins in 2024
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Construction Practice Group was recognized among Law360’s Practice Groups of the Year. Marking its third year receiving this prestigious recognition, the firm was among only five to receive…
Navigating the Solar Industry’s Path Through Tariffs and Growth
In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024.[1] Solar energy output also continues to expand domestically, with the U.S. generating approximately 283…
How Construction Attorneys Can Help Entities Benefit From California’s Newly Adopted Potable Water Regulations
Like much of the western and southwestern U.S., California has experienced drought conditions on and off for decades. Fortunately, the regulatory landscape is starting to catch up with water treatment technology, paving the way for states and localities to effectively…
Discovery (Disclosure) in US Construction Arbitration
Accreditation: An extract from Thomas Reuters Practical Law. The full document is available at https://content.next.westlaw.com/practical-law/document/Ia6598a02a95a11ee8921fbef1a541940/Discovery-Disclosure-in-US-Construction-Arbitration.
Troutman Pepper attorneys Albert Bates, Zach Torres-Fowler, and Jamey Collidge published a Practice Note explaining key issues in the discovery (disclosure) process of a…
Pennsylvania Appellate Court Clarifies Recovery and Service Requirements of Mechanics’ Lien Law
By John Gazzola & Faith Simms
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concluded 2023 by issuing two opinions that clarify (1) the costs recoverable under the Lien Law and (2) the requirements for perfecting service of a lien claim. Two key takeaways are:
- A lien claimant cannot
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