CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act (P.L. 116-136) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides over $2 trillion of economic relief in order
The Construction Seyt
Practical Updates in Construction Law
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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James Newland, AIA and Dr. Andrew McCoy to Host Lunch and Learn Webinar: “Construction Risk Management, Changes, Delays, Inefficiency, and Claims” Sponsored by Virginia Tech
On August 26, 2020, James Newland, AIA, partner in Seyfarth’s Construction group, along with Andrew McCoy, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Director of the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, will present the a free Lunch and Learn program: Construction Risk…
Seyfarth’s Construction Group Earns Top Tier Ranking and Government Contracts Earns Tier 3 Ranking from Legal 500
The 2020 edition of The Legal 500 United States recommends Seyfarth Shaw’s Construction group as one of the best in the country. Nationally, our Construction practice earned Top Tier, and our Government Contracts practice earned Tier 3.
Based on feedback…
COVID-19 Language for New Construction Contracts: A Practical Approach
By David Blake
Introduction
Those entering into new construction contracts should include custom language addressing the parties’ respective rights and responsibilities related to COVID-19. Many articles and webinars have focused on how traditional contract clauses in existing contracts may respond to COVID-19 issues. The fit…
Now Available! 50 State Survey of Legal Excusability
Force Majeure, Commercial Impracticability, and Frustration of Purpose
The outbreak of COVID-19 has been one of the most disruptive events to the global economy in recent memory. Businesses across every sector of the economy are scrambling to determine the legal…
Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Decision Provides Guidance to Contractors Seeking to Recover Additional Costs Due to COVID-19
While the global economy grinds to a halt over spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and people disband amidst calls for “social distancing,” these are uncertain times to say the least. Stay safe out there, we will get through this.…
Seyfarth Partners Presenting Strafford Webinar “Construction Challenges During COVID-19” on June 3
On Wednesday, June 3, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, Seyfarth partners David Blake, James Newland, and Leah Rochwarg are presenting “Construction Challenges During COVID-19: Suspensions, Delays, Workforce Depletion, and Other Considerations,” a 90-minute CLE webinar for Strafford. The webinar will address…
James Newland Moderated AGC/ACI-NA/ACC Panel on COVID-19’s Impact on Construction Projects
Seyfarth partner James Newland moderated “COVID-19’s Impact on Construction Projects,” a webinar in the Airport Construction Strategy Webinar Series. Airports Council International North America, Airport Consultants Council, and the Associated General Contractors of America teamed up to transform the Airport…
What Lies Beneath (And Who Pays for It?): Common Issues Arising Under the Differing Site Conditions Clause
For projects that involve excavation or foundation work, even the most diligent pre-bid site survey may not fully inform the contractor of what conditions to expect below the surface. The risks of encountering unforeseen subsurface conditions are so high that,…