Construction

  • June 09, 2026

    Texas Appeals Court Reinstates $439M Infrastructure Bonds

    A split Texas appeals court on Tuesday permitted a fast-growing Texas county near Austin to proceed with $439 million worth of infrastructure projects, dealing a setback to a group of county residents who claimed the election approving the bonds was invalid.

  • June 09, 2026

    Judge Blocks Nebraska Power Permit's Emergency Use

    A Colorado district judge has partially blocked the federal government's approval of a 226-mile, 345-kilovolt electricity transmission line in the Nebraska Sandhills, finding that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service bypassed required cultural resource and environmental consultations without proving that an emergency existed under a presidential executive order.

  • June 09, 2026

    NHL Team Plans Move To New Arena In Dallas Suburb

    The Plano, Texas, City Council has approved a letter of intent with the Dallas Stars on plans to build the NHL team a new arena, signaling a move from the downtown Dallas arena where they have played since 2001.

  • June 09, 2026

    The Law360 400: A Look At The Top 100 Firms

    The race to build the legal industry's largest law firm accelerated in 2025, with major firms leaning on mergers, lateral hiring and strategic expansion to climb the ranks of the Law360 400.

  • June 08, 2026

    Calif. Tribe Sues To Block Rival Casino In Madera County

    The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians sued the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians in California federal court Friday to keep it from developing a competing casino in Madera County, arguing the proposed site doesn't qualify for exceptions under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act that allow gambling.

  • June 08, 2026

    FCC Considering 120-Day Deadline For Permit Approvals

    The Federal Communications Commission plans to propose telling states and municipalities that they have four months to act on applications before it will presume they've "effectively prohibited the provision of wireline telecommunications services," as part of a push to reduce what it perceives as barriers to broadband deployment.

  • June 08, 2026

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    At the Delaware Chancery Court, a trial over World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.'s $21.4 billion merger with Ultimate Fighting Championship's parent company has been canceled, and a Reddit investor has filed a suit claiming the company used artificial intelligence to challenge his grievance about a charter provision.

  • June 08, 2026

    Window Co. Hits Ch. 11 With $10M Debt, $875K Union Claim

    Pennsylvania window company Graboyes LLC has filed a Chapter 11 petition citing more than $10 million in liabilities, including $2.1 million in disputed loans and an $876,000 "note payable" to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 21.

  • June 08, 2026

    Ariz. Authorizes Special Tax Districts To Fund Infrastructure

    Arizona authorized the formation of special taxing districts to fund infrastructure projects with revenue from property taxes and other sources under a bill signed by the governor.

  • June 08, 2026

    'Hard-Money' Lenders Stole Millions In Fees, Feds Tell Jury

    Two Florida men used their "hard-money" commercial real estate finance company to steal millions, prosecutors told a Manhattan federal jury Monday, calling their operation a scam designed to reap upfront fees before the defendants put up "roadblocks" to kill transactions.

  • June 08, 2026

    Insurer Says Replacing Defective Concrete Mix Isn't Covered

    An excess insurer has said it should be reimbursed for the $5 million it paid toward a concrete company's settlement after the company knowingly supplied the wrong concrete mix for a California highway construction project, saying the policy covers only accidental property damage.

  • June 08, 2026

    Conn. Expands Solar Energy System Tax, Limits Exemption

    Connecticut expanded the scope of a tax on solar energy systems and limited a property tax exemption for solar energy facilities under a bill signed by the governor.

  • June 05, 2026

    Diocese Says Feds Already Working On Land Before Taking

    Attorneys for the Catholic Diocese of Las Cruces in New Mexico clashed with the government Friday over reports that Border Patrol contractors are already working on a stretch of church-owned land the government wants for border wall construction but has not won the title to.

  • June 05, 2026

    Builders Seek Redo On Biden-Era Labor Mandate Ruling

    An association of builders has urged the en banc Eleventh Circuit to rethink a panel's decision rejecting its attempt to secure an injunction blocking a Biden-era executive order requiring labor agreements for all federal contracts exceeding $35 million.

  • June 05, 2026

    Site Redeveloper Fined $500K For Illegal Asbestos Demolition

    A redevelopment firm that admitted it commenced demolition work at a former automotive plant in Saginaw, Michigan, without first remediating asbestos was sentenced Friday to pay a $500,000 criminal fine and serve two years of probation, federal prosecutors said.

  • June 05, 2026

    Ga. Developer Must Pay $1M, Help Recover Native Artifacts

    A Georgia developer will pay a $1 million fine and help to repatriate Indigenous remains and artifacts after the United States alleged the company continued to build homes for a 2,230-acre development on a flood plain despite knowing about the presence of archaeological sites and cultural objects.

  • June 05, 2026

    Trade Court Backs Off Making CBP Chief Testify On Refunds

    The U.S. Court of International Trade judge handling the tariff refund cases for importers seeking refunds of unlawful duties amended his order that instructed the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to appear at a hearing.

  • June 05, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Backs CIT Over 145% Duty On Indian Flanges

    An Indian exporter of steel flanges is stuck with an over 145% antidumping duty after a Federal Circuit panel found the U.S. Department of Commerce's determination was justified because the company repeatedly failed to provide all requested information during a review.

  • June 05, 2026

    Alaska Says No Need For July Ruling In Refuge Road Dispute

    Alaska is asking a federal court to reject an environmental group and Indigenous villages' bid for a July 15 judgment in their challenge to a federal government decision to allow a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, saying a date for its construction has not yet been solidified.

  • June 05, 2026

    Citizens Says $470K In Sanctions Overdue In Contempt Bid

    Citizens Financial told a Pennsylvania federal court Friday a contractor that unsuccessfully sued the bank over a worker's undetected theft is late paying nearly $470,000 in sanctions, arguing the former plaintiff has to pay up even as its appeal is pending.

  • June 05, 2026

    Taxation With Representation: Simpson Thacher, Fried Frank

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. takes Taylor Morrison Home Corp. private, global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson forms a residential joint venture with Netherlands pension services provider APG, and Wellington Management acquires Hartford Funds from insurer The Hartford.

  • June 05, 2026

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen the U.K.'s oldest Indian restaurant launch an appeal against King Charles III's property company in an effort to stop its eviction, trustees of a bankrupt former EY tax partner file a claim against his wife, and 37 leading insurers bring a lawsuit against agrichemical company Syngenta over an insurance dispute. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • June 05, 2026

    AIG Unit, Ariz. Apartment Owner End $6M Coverage Dispute

    An AIG unit agreed to toss its dispute over coverage for a $6 million agreement and stipulated judgment between a stucco subcontractor and the owner of an apartment construction project in Arizona, according to a federal court filing.

  • June 04, 2026

    Atkore Inks Additional $50M Deal In PVC Pipe Antitrust Row

    Atkore Inc. has reached another settlement in litigation claiming it conspired with other polyvinyl chloride pipe producers to fix prices, this time agreeing to pay $50 million to a class of end-user plaintiffs, according to a motion for preliminary approval of the deal filed Thursday in Illinois federal court.

  • June 04, 2026

    DR Horton, Forestar Push To End Delaware Lot Deal Suit

    Real estate developer Forestar Group Inc. and its directors urged the Delaware Chancery Court on June 4 to toss a shareholder suit accusing home builder D.R. Horton Inc. of using its control of Forestar to obtain residential lots at below-market prices, arguing the pension fund behind the case skipped a required step before suing.

Expert Analysis

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    DHS' Parole Termination Violates APA And Due Process

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    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s abrupt termination of family reunification parole programs violates both the Administrative Procedure Act and the due process rights of vetted beneficiaries who relied on the government's explicit invitation to wait in the U.S. for an immigrant visa to become available, says Abdoul Konare at Konare Law.

  • Opinion

    The Case For Emulating, Not Dividing, The Ninth Circuit

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    Champions for improved judicial administration should reject the unfounded criticisms driving recent Senate proposals to divide the Ninth Circuit and instead seek to replicate the court's unique strengths and successes, says Ninth Circuit Judge J. Clifford Wallace.

  • What To Know About NY's Drastic 3rd-Party Practice Changes

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    Last month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law establishing new time limits for the commencement of third-party actions, which will have dramatic effects on insurance defense practice, particularly cases involving construction site accidents or claims of premises liability, says Shawn Schatzle at Lewis Brisbois.

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    Muay Thai Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Muay Thai kickboxing has taught me that in order to win, one must stick to one's game plan and adapt under pressure, just as when facing challenges by opposing counsel or judges, says Mark Schork at Feldman Shepherd.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Intentional Career-Building

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    A successful legal career is built through intention: understanding expectations, assessing strengths honestly and proactively seeking opportunities to grow and cultivating relationships that support your development, say Erika Drous and Hillary Mann at Morrison Foerster.

  • How Shareholder Activism Fared In 2025

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    2025 was a turbulent yet transformative year in shareholder activism, and there are several key takeaways to help companies prepare for a 2026 that is shaping up to be even more lively, including increased focus on retail investors and the use of social media as a tool, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Expect A New Normal In Commercial Real Estate This Year

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    Even amid office vacancies and a wave of loan maturities, the commercial real estate market isn't as volatile as one might expect heading into 2026, but market stress is still uniquely intersecting with broader business challenges, creating new opportunities for corporate counsel and other practitioners beyond real estate, says Mark Bell at Stinson.

  • The Bankruptcy Risks Inherent In AI Data Center Power Deals

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    While the construction of data centers that fuel artificial intelligence continues to accelerate, some potential risks to their business model and the power supply arrangements they rely on appear on the horizon, says Mark Sherrill at Chamberlain Hrdlicka.

  • For Data Centers, Both Hyperscale And Edge Are Key In 2026

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    Recent trends in development of data centers highlight the importance of proactive attention to the zoning, permitting, interconnection and contractual issues associated with both hyperscale and edge facilities, in order to position projects for responsible growth in 2026 and protect their long-term value amid rapid technological and regulatory change, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • 5 Tariff And Trade Developments To Watch In 2026

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    A new trade landscape emerged in 2025, the contours of which will be further defined by developments that will merit close attention this year, including a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court and a review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, says Ted Posner at Baker Botts.

  • 4 Developments That Defined The 2025 Ethics Landscape

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    The legal profession spent 2025 at the edge of its ethical comfort zone as courts, firms and regulators confronted how fast-moving technologies and new business models collide with long-standing professional duties, signaling that the profession is entering a period of sustained disruption that will continue into 2026, says Hilary Gerzhoy at HWG Law.

  • Navigating AI In The Legal Industry

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    As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly integral part of legal practice, Law360 guest commentary this year examined evolving ethical obligations, how the plaintiffs bar is using AI to level the playing field against corporate defense teams, and the attendant risks of adoption.

  • Nuclear Power Pitfalls And Opportunities To Watch For In 2026

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    Shepherding nuclear power projects to completion requires navigating more risks and obligations than almost any other infrastructure undertaking, but with the right strategies, states, developers, vendors and contractors can overcome these hurdles in 2026 and beyond, say attorneys at Squire Patton.

  • How Fractional GCs Can Manage Risks Of Engagement

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    As more organizations eliminate their in-house legal departments in favor of outsourcing legal work, fractional general counsel roles offer practitioners an engaging and flexible way to practice at a high level, but they can also present legal, ethical and operational risks that must be proactively managed, say attorneys at Boies Schiller.

  • Series

    Nature Photography Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Nature photography reminds me to focus on what is in front of me and to slow down to achieve success, and, in embracing the value of viewing situations through different lenses, offers skills transferable to the practice of law, says Brian Willett at Saul Ewing.

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