State and Federal Regulatory Changes Recent Tariffs Increase Construction Costs and Contract Risk Recent federal tariffs continue to increase material costs and pricing uncertainty for the construction industry. Tariffs on […]
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Community opposition has become a material risk for many large construction projects. Data centers, manufacturing plants, multifamily developments and major infrastructure projects increasingly face public concerns regarding traffic, environmental impacts
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Background Daily reports often become critical evidence when a project dispute arises. They may document manpower, work performed, delays, and directives from the owner or design professional. However, daily reports
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Arnell Construction Corp. v. New York City School Construction Authority, 249 A.D.3d 657 (2d Dep’t May 2026). Brief FactsArnell Construction sought approximately $2.44 million in compensation for allegedly unpaid change-order
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Recent federal tariffs continue to increase material costs and pricing uncertainty for the construction industry. Tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper can affect structural steel, metal roofing, HVAC equipment, electrical
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The recent structural incident at 235 East 42nd Street in Manhattan raises significant construction and legal issues for the parties involved. The building, formerly part of Pfizer’s corporate headquarters, is
Context: Manufacturer instructions are often overlooked in construction contracts, but they are critical. Many disputes arise when an owner, design professional, consultant, or upstream contractor directs installation in a way
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Temporary Protected Status, Mullin v. Doe, June 25, 2026: The Court held that challengers to DHS’s termination of TPS for Haiti and Syria were not entitled to court orders postponing
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Tennessee has enacted a new statute limiting the use of noncompete agreements. The law took effect July 1, 2026, and applies to noncompetes entered into, renewed, or amended on or
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State and Federal Regulatory Changes Tennessee Adopts New Noncompete Limits Tennessee has enacted a new statute limiting the use of noncompete agreements. The law took effect July 1, 2026, and
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