Seyfarth Shaw partner Chuck Wall will serve on a panel entitled “The Contractor’s Role on the P3 Project Team” on Friday, March 22. The panel will be featured at a P3 Seminar sponsored by the Maryland Transportation Builders & Materials
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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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Cyberattacks a Growing Concern for Commercial Real Estate Executives
Seyfarth has released the results of its fourth annual Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey, which polled commercial real estate executives around the country from all sectors. Of interest to our readers, this year’s survey revealed that 69% of respondents are…
Alison Ashford to Moderate a Public-Private Partnership (P3) Risk Allocation Program
Alison Ashford, Seyfarth partner and co-chair of the Seyfarth Construction Group, is moderating the “Risk/Reward?: Challenging Issues with Design/Construction Risk Allocation” panel at The Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo, March 4-6 in Dallas, Texas.
The session is focused on the…
A Trap for the Unwary Owner, Lender, and General Contractor: Avoiding Criminal Liability and Civil Penalties in Connection with Tennessee Construction Projects
By Amadeo Cantu & Alex Johnson
For any “prime” or general construction contract that is $500,000 or greater and all subcontracts thereunder (regardless of amount), Tennessee law requires that the owner (and by implication, any construction lender funding construction draws and any general contractor responsible for…
President Trump Issues Another Executive Order in Pursuit of Buy American Initiative
Since taking office in 2017, President Trump has made no secret of his “Buy American, Hire American” initiative. The President recently took another step to promote American industry by signing an Executive Order on January 31, 2019, (the “Order”) which…
Seyfarth Shaw Construction Attorneys Author Article on Navigating Risk Allocation in P3 Agreements
Seyfarth Shaw Construction partner Charles “Chuck” Wall and associate Michael Wagner recently authored a Construction Executive article on how to navigate risk allocation in public-private partnership (P3) agreements. Wall and Wagner focused on P3/concession agreements, design-build contracts, interface agreements, and…
Don’t Shut Me Down: Tips For Federal Contractors During A Government Shutdown
26 days and counting, the partial government shutdown has left many federal employees with an endless weekend and no paycheck. While those workers grapple with the financial hardship and uncertainty as Congress and the Administration try to reconcile their differences,
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What Does the Indemnity Clause Cover and When Does the Claim Accrue?
The indemnity clause is one of the most scrutinized, negotiated, and litigated terms of any construction contract. The indemnity clause is a risk-shifting provision that requires the contractor to defend, reimburse, and “hold harmless” the owner and architect from claims…
Understanding the Economic Loss Doctrine is Critical for Construction Professionals
By Jason Smith
The economic loss doctrine is widely misunderstood and often misapplied. The premise of the economic loss doctrine is that a party cannot recover purely economic losses in a tort action. To understand the rationale behind the economic loss doctrine, attorneys…
Hof Construction: The CBCA Decides How it Will Address Conflicting Decisions of Predecessor Agency
The Contract Disputes Act presents government contractors with two venue options for appealing an adverse final decision.[1] Within one year of receiving a denial of its claim, the contractor may appeal to the United States Court of Federal…