Construction

  • June 22, 2026

    RI Allows Late Tax Interest Waivers For Commercial Property

    Rhode Island authorized the waiver of interest on overdue taxes for commercial properties under a bill signed by the governor.

  • June 18, 2026

    Fluor Says Fake Citations In Contractor's Brief Should Stick

    Fluor Federal Services Inc. told a Texas federal court that a subcontractor used generative text in its brief asking the court to keep intact its suit accusing Fluor of antitrust violations, saying the subcontractor shouldn't get to amend its filing to cure the resulting errors.

  • June 18, 2026

    ICE Ditches Mich. Warehouse After Detention Center Suit

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has abandoned plans to convert a suburban Detroit warehouse into a 500-bed immigration detention center and will instead sell the facility, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday. 

  • June 18, 2026

    I-70 Contractor Seeks New Trial After $1.3M Damages Verdict

    An engineering and design company has asked a Colorado state judge to order a new trial after jurors found it liable for more than $1.3 million in damages for breaching a subcontract linked to an Interstate 70 construction project in Denver.

  • June 18, 2026

    Tribe Looks To Block Border Wall Through Ariz. Reservation

    An Arizona Indigenous nation is asking a D.C. federal court to block the Department of Homeland Security from constructing a 62-mile border wall through its reservation, alleging that reports of federal contractors destroying ancestral sites in adjacent areas confirm the tribe's decision to oppose the wall construction.

  • June 18, 2026

    Del. Bill Seeks Intermediary Municipal Rental Tax Collection

    Delaware would require accommodations intermediaries to collect short-term rental tax for municipalities under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • June 18, 2026

    Otter Tail To Pay $30M To Settle PVC Price-Fix Claims

    Otter Tail has agreed to pay $30 million to resolve certain claims in litigation alleging it and two subsidiaries conspired with other polyvinyl chloride pipe producers to fix prices, the company said in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

  • June 18, 2026

    ISP Tells FCC Minn. City Can't Force It Into Cable Agreement

    Internet service provider Gateway Fiber has asked the Federal Communications Commission to step in and declare that a Minnesota city can't decide that its cable franchise agreement ordinances suddenly apply to broadband providers now.

  • June 18, 2026

    Trade Court Backs Turkish Aluminum Duty After Third Remand

    A Turkish exporter of aluminum sheets will be assessed a 2.14% duty after the U.S. Court of International Trade signed off on a third reconsideration of the rate, agreeing with the government that the company's submission backing a duty refund was too late.

  • June 18, 2026

    Liberty Mutual Says It's Owed $1.5M In School Bond Row

    Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. told a North Carolina federal court that a construction company owes about $1.5 million for losses Liberty incurred in connection with the contractor's work on a school construction project for which Liberty executed bonds.

  • June 18, 2026

    Construction Co., Travelers Settle $6M Defect Coverage Suit

    A construction manager has settled its suit seeking $6 million in coverage from Travelers for an underlying construction defect dispute, according to filings in New York federal court.

  • June 17, 2026

    Wash. Hydro Workers Sue Feds To Save Collective Bargaining

    United Power Trades Organization, which represents hundreds of hydropower dam workers employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, launched a lawsuit in Seattle federal court Tuesday seeking to preserve its collective bargaining rights after the Trump administration ended its union contract pursuant to a March 2025 executive order.

  • June 17, 2026

    Niger Says Town House Off Limits In $7.6M Award Feud

    The Republic of Niger told a New York federal judge on Wednesday that its $35 million town house on Manhattan's Upper East Side can't be seized by a United Kingdom aviation services company looking to enforce a $7.6 million arbitral award because the property is used for sovereign purposes.

  • June 17, 2026

    NC Biz Court Narrows Fight Over Flopped Development Deal

    A private lender and its top brass have shaved a host of claims from a dispute with the part-owners of a real estate development project that never got off the ground, with a North Carolina Business Court judge finding that many of the allegations against them were too "thin" to advance.

  • June 17, 2026

    Mich. Township Says Pot Shop Missed Permit Deadlines

    A west Michigan township has told a federal judge that a local cannabis business alleging the township improperly refused to issue it a permit and prevented it from opening in fact missed the deadline for the permit in question.

  • June 17, 2026

    Auger Device Maker Granted Ultra-Wideband Rule Waiver

    A company making devices that scan the ground for utility lines before digging has been granted an exemption from the Federal Communications Commission's rules for ultra-wideband transmission.

  • June 16, 2026

    'Cold Comfort': Judge Pans Fed Defense Of Energy Grant Cuts

    The Trump administration faced tough questions from a California federal judge during a hearing Tuesday on the government's request to transfer or toss states' allegations it unlawfully terminated energy and infrastructure programs, with the judge calling defense counsel's arguments "cold comfort" to grant recipients who've lost billions in funding.

  • June 16, 2026

    Connecticut Owner Barred From Razing 1835 Captain's House

    At Connecticut's request, a state judge has briefly barred a property owner from demolishing a nearly 200-year-old house, giving the parties time to argue whether longer-lasting protections are warranted after the state sought to include the building in a proposed historic district.

  • June 16, 2026

    Justices Asked To Revive $77M In Trade Secret Damages

    Plastics manufacturer Trinseo Europe GmbH has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore a verdict of more than $77 million that it won stemming from trade secret misappropriation allegations against a former Dow Chemical Co. employee and engineering firm KBR, saying the Fifth Circuit went against precedent when it endorsed an approach to damages that "is the antithesis of flexible."

  • June 16, 2026

    Coalition Sues To Stop Trump's West Potomac Park Plan

    A coalition of conservation and historic preservation organizations and a Washington, D.C., resident are suing the Trump administration to stop a proposed revamp of West Potomac Park.

  • June 16, 2026

    Travelers Ends MLB HQ Construction Accident Coverage Row

    Three insurers have resolved their dispute over who must pay defense costs in a suit from a construction worker who was injured while working at the site of Major League Baseball's headquarters in the historic Time & Life Building in New York City.

  • June 16, 2026

    Colo. Justices Say PUD Pacts Can't Be Changed By Ballot

    Planned unit development agreements are administrative matters that must be changed through the statutory amendment process, not by citizen initiative, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled, blocking a bid by a property owner and local petitioners to put a Telluride PUD change before voters.

  • June 16, 2026

    3rd Circ. Rejects Ex-Union President's Speedy-Trial Fight

    A Third Circuit panel on Tuesday said a former union president convicted of embezzlement alongside former International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 business manager John Dougherty was not denied a speedy trial in his yearslong prosecution, ruling that delays in the case were justified. 

  • June 16, 2026

    Calif. Fraudster Gets 13 Years For Fake NYC Law Firm Scam

    A Manhattan federal judge sentenced a California fraudster to 13 years in prison Tuesday for impersonating prosecutors and a law firm as he defrauded a New York City architectural business, capping a 20-year career of "duplicity, theft and dishonesty."

  • June 15, 2026

    Whirlpool Didn't Pay For PPE Donning Time, Workers Say

    Whirlpool Corp.'s hourly nonexempt production and manufacturing employees weren't paid for time spent donning personal protective equipment like safety glasses and earplugs before their scheduled shift times began, alleges a proposed Fair Labor Standards Act collective and class action filed Monday in Michigan federal court.  

Expert Analysis

  • Keys To Federal Carbon Compliance In Data Center Siting

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    Recent statements from the White House and state governors about making data centers pay for their own power infrastructure have underlined the importance of choosing locations, generation technologies and deal structures to optimize carbon, permitting and compliance costs, say attorneys at Davis Graham.

  • Acquiring Co-Insurer Coverage Aid In Fla. Builder Defect Suits

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    With the recent influx of Florida construction defect lawsuits putting builder’s insurance carriers in the crosshairs, parties must actively seek new methods tailored to the state to compel as many subcontractors, carriers and co-insurers as possible to share the expense and risk of their defense, says Nick Richardson at Segal McCambridge.

  • 5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

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    Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

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    Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Coaching youth soccer for my 7-year-old son's team has sharpened how I communicate with clients, prepare witnesses, work within teams and think about leadership, making me a more thoughtful and effective lawyer in many ways, says Joshua Holt at Smith Currie.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

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    Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern also involves a person, making the ability to balance expertise with empathy critical to the growth of relationships with clients, colleagues and adversaries, says Rachel Adcox at Adcox Strategies.

  • 7 Steps For Gov't Contractors In Post-IEEPA Tariff Landscape

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    In response to U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down tariffs issued by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, there are several actions federal contractors should take to preserve their place in any refund waterfall, and to manage audit, overpayment and False Claims Act risk, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

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    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Section 122 Tariffs Show Shift In Strategy, Not Trade Policy

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    By imposing temporary tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act as a stopgap measure while it pivots to less transitory statutory authorities, the Trump administration sent a clear message that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, invalidating duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, will not precipitate a change in policy direction, say attorneys at Snell & Wilmer.

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    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.

  • What Cos. Must Know About Pa.'s Proposed Data Center Regs

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    Under Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's new proposal to balance hyperscale data center infrastructure with grid stability, water resources and community transparency, businesses in the state face a strategic choice: wait for binding requirements to emerge, or proactively align projects with the standards now, say Wade Stephens and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.

  • Lessons From Justices' Split On Major Questions Doctrine

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    The justices' varied opinions in Learning Resources v. Trump, which held the International Emergency Economy Powers Act did not confer the power to impose tariffs, offer a meaningful window into the U.S. Supreme Court's perspective on the major questions doctrine that will likely shape lower courts' approach to executive action challenges, say attorneys at Venable.

  • How The New Tariff Landscape May Unfold

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    To replace tariffs formerly imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the administration will rely on a patchwork of statutes, potentially leading to procedural challenges and a complex tariff landscape with varying levels, durations and applicability, says Joseph Grossman-Trawick at King & Spalding.

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    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an assistant scoutmaster for my son’s troop reaffirmed several skills and principles crucial to lawyering — from the importance of disconnecting to the value of morality, says Michael Warren at McManis Faulkner.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: In Court, It's About Storytelling

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    Law school provides doctrine, cases and hypotheticals, but when lawyers step into the courtroom, they must learn the importance of clarity, credibility, memorability and preparation — in other words, how to tell simple, effective stories, say Nicholas Steverson and Danielle Trujillo at Wheeler Trigg, and Lisa DeCaro at Courtroom Performance.

  • What's Changed In Army Corps' Reissued Nationwide Permits

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    The final rule recently issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, renewing and revising nationwide permits for projects covered by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, makes measured adjustments rather than sweeping revisions, addressing key operational and compliance concerns while maintaining the existing framework, say attorneys at Spencer Fane.

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