Seyfarth Construction Associate Michael Wagner presented the “Construction Site Data Disclaimers: Who Really Carries the Risk?” webinar for Lorman on August 26, 2019, and an on-demand version of the webinar is available. This program presents the owner and the contractor’s
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The Construction Seyt, published by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, focuses on legal issues related to construction projects, including contract drafting and compliance with state and international laws. The blog covers adapting standard construction contracts for overseas projects, managing risk and liability in construction defect and insurance contexts, and navigating lien notice requirements across all U.S. states. It also addresses emerging challenges from innovative construction methods, climate-driven legal changes, and specialized project risks. The content is aimed at construction professionals such as developers, contractors, owners, architects, and engineers, providing guidance on dispute resolution, surety liability, and regulatory compliance in the construction industry.
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President Trump Issues Third Installment of Buy American Initiative
President Trump continues to push forward with his “Buy American, Hire American” initiative with the issuance of his third Executive Order No. 13881 (the “Order”) on July 15, 2019, entitled “Maximizing Use of American-Made Goods, Products, and Materials.” This Order…
The Two-Part Manufacturing Test Under the Buy American Act
Congress enacted the Buy American Act (“BAA”) during the Great Depression, in order to protect American industry from foreign competition on federal procurement contracts. While the BAA is simplistic in its policy goal of promoting domestic purchasing, government contractors and…
Legal Issues to Consider for Projects that Utilize Virtual and Augmented Reality
Developments in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have undoubtedly streamlined traditional design and engineering methods. With VR technology, users are able to fully imagine themselves in a realistic replication of a physical space (think head-mount displays). AR technology…
Chuck Wall to Moderate a Panel at the 2019 ARTBA P3 Conference on July 19
Seyfarth Shaw partner Chuck Wall will moderate a panel entitled “(Don’t) Kill All the Lawyers…Untangling Risk Issues in P3 Projects” on Friday, July 19. The panel will be featured at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Public-Private Partnerships…
David Blake to Present Strafford Webinar on Construction Management Agreements on June 17
By David Blake
On June 17, 2019, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern, David Blake is co-presenting a Strafford webinar entitled: “Construction Management Agreements: Key Provisions Common Areas of Dispute, and Minimizing Performance Risks.” The panel, which includes construction practitioners experienced in negotiating…
The Integrated Project Delivery Model: Why, What, and How to Decide if it is Right for Your Project
By Jay Houghton
As a response to an increasingly demanding market place, project delivery methods have evolved from the more traditional methods of design-bid-build, design-build, and construction-manager-at-risk into what is known as Integrated Project Delivery (“IPD”). In the typical construction contract, each party…
James Newland to Present at Federal Publications Seminar on April 25-26
On April 25 and 26, James Newland, partner in Seyfarth’s Construction Practice Group, will be presenting the “Changes and Claims in Government Construction Contracting” course at the Federal Publications Seminar at the Executive Conference and Training Center in Sterling, Virginia.…
The Christian Doctrine: The Double-Secret Contract Clause
The typical government contract contains a laundry list of standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Regulation Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) clauses that outline the requirements for the construction or services to be provided. These clauses are either expressly stated,…
The Supreme Court Holds Argument in Cochise Consultancy
Potential Outcomes and Implications for the False Claims Act
On March 19, 2019, Seyfarth’s Anthony LaPlaca and Teddie Arnold witnessed oral argument at the U.S. Supreme Court in a government contracts case that has major implications for future enforcement of…