Construction

  • May 19, 2026

    Investor Who Lost $586K To Lead McDermott Stock Suit Subclass

    A Texas federal judge has appointed a man who claims some $586,833 in losses to lead a subclass of stock purchasers in a suit accusing energy industry engineering giant McDermott International Inc. of misleading investors during its $6 billion merger with Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV in 2018.

  • May 19, 2026

    SunZia, Feds Say Claims Can't Upend Built Ariz. Power Line

    SunZia Transmission LLC and the U.S. Department of the Interior are asking an Arizona district court to dismiss a challenge to the construction of a 520-mile power line route through the San Pedro Valley, saying the "late-breaking" litigation is one of the greatest threats to completing needed energy infrastructure.

  • May 19, 2026

    Pullman & Comley Beats Malpractice Claims In $16M Loan Suit

    A Connecticut state judge has relieved Pullman & Comley LLC of malpractice, negligence, gross negligence, recklessness and fiduciary duty claims in a lender's lawsuit surrounding an allegedly unauthorized $16.2 million loan, ruling that the lender was not the law firm's client and, therefore, did not have standing to bring the claims.

  • May 19, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Restores 2 Patent Suits On Same Standing Issue

    The Federal Circuit on Tuesday reinstated a pair of patent infringement suits from patent owners that licensed their intellectual property to other parties, finding that the companies met the minimum constitutional requirements to show they had standing to sue.

  • May 18, 2026

    Fla. Agency Owed No Legal Duty In Fraud Probes, Court Says

    A Florida federal court rejected a roofer's claims that the state's Department of Financial Services caused him to be charged three times with insurance fraud, ruling the agency's job at large is to investigate alleged criminal misconduct.

  • May 18, 2026

    7th Circ. Considers Reviving Claims In Wind Farm Contract Row

    A Seventh Circuit panel seemed unconvinced Monday that a jury improperly awarded an Illinois wind farm contractor nominal damages in a subcontractor termination dispute, but suggested the $1 award may still be unwound if the court decides the subcontractor's claims were improperly kept from trial.

  • May 18, 2026

    Jailed Ex-Union Leader Says Only He Can Keep Ill Wife Alive

    John Dougherty, the former business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 in Philadelphia serving time for corruption convictions, told a federal judge on Monday that he needed to be let out of prison because only he could provide the care his disabled wife needs to survive.

  • May 18, 2026

    Ex-Austrian Bank CEO To Plead Out In $170M Odebrecht Case

    The former CEO of Austrian lender Meinl Bank AG who was extradited from the U.K. has reached a tentative deal to resolve criminal charges that he helped Odebrecht SA hide $170 million in funds used to bribe officials around the world and defraud the Brazilian government, a Brooklyn federal court heard Monday.

  • May 18, 2026

    Native, Enviro Groups Challenge Calif. Oil Pipeline Waiver

    California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection granted safety regulation waivers without proper review, allowing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart operations of a Santa Barbara oil pipeline system a decade after a catastrophic oil spill, environmental and Native American organizations said in a suit removed to federal court.

  • May 18, 2026

    3rd Circ. Revives Webuild Asset Bid In $140M Award Feud

    The Third Circuit revived a Chilean construction company's bid to enforce a $140 million arbitral award against Italian construction giant Webuild, alleged successor to award debtor Astaldi SpA, ruling Monday in a precedential opinion that a lower court was wrong to nix the suit on jurisdictional grounds.

  • May 18, 2026

    DOJ Charges Bring More Complications For Key Bridge Ship

    Recent federal criminal charges over Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster have created new risks for operators of the cargo ship at the center of the wreck, potentially upending a civil trial that's set to start next month to determine the scope of damages for victims' families and other injured claimants.

  • May 18, 2026

    Fla. Coffee Shop Says Landlord, REIT Hid Construction Plans

    A newly opened coffee shop in a Fort Lauderdale open-air shopping center has brought a suit against real estate investment trust Kimco Realty Corp. and an affiliated landlord in Florida state court, alleging they hid major renovation plans during lease negotiations.

  • May 18, 2026

    Greenberg Traurig Lands Fla. Litigator From K&L Gates

    A former K&L Gates LLP litigator has moved his practice to Greenberg Traurig PA in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the firm announced Monday.

  • May 15, 2026

    Real Estate Recap: Infrastructure Districts, UpCodes, Tariffs

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including the rising popularity of infrastructure districts to meet funding needs, tech-based solutions for developers to navigate building laws, and one BigLaw leader's view of how tariffs are affecting capital in real estate deals.

  • May 15, 2026

    Trade Court Backs Rejected Chinese Quartz Duty Certification

    A Malaysian quartz surface manufacturer won't get the chance to show its products aren't made with Chinese quartz after the U.S. Court of International Trade sustained Commerce's determination that neither it nor its importer provided enough information in a review.

  • May 15, 2026

    MLB's Rays, Local Officials Reach $2.3B Ballpark Framework

    Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays, along with city and county officials, announced Friday that they've reached the basics of a $2.3 billion deal using public and private money to pay for a new ballpark for the team.

  • May 15, 2026

    8 Questions For Rural Broadband Advocate Mike Romano

    Several developments in rural connectivity, from a cascade of federal grants to legislative efforts to shore up the Universal Service Fund, means a crowded plate for the NTCA's new boss, Mike Romano. Here, Law360 catches up with Romano to hear more about his plans as he settles into his role.

  • May 15, 2026

    Buddhists' Fla. Temple Suit Is Moot, Army Corps Says

    The Army Corps of Engineers asked a Florida federal court Friday to either pause or dismiss Buddhists' lawsuit alleging environmental and religious violations, arguing that an Everglades restoration project surrounding a temple was paused because of funding reallocation and because relief isn't possible since some construction was already completed.

  • May 15, 2026

    Miami Developer Admits To $89M Fraud Scheme

    A Miami real estate developer pled guilty Friday to leading a scheme raising $89 million from investors for real estate development projects throughout South Florida that were never built.

  • May 15, 2026

    Fed. Circ. Upholds Tin Tariff Exclusion Rejections For Canner

    A Federal Circuit panel on Friday found the U.S. Department of Commerce didn't violate any rules when it blocked the country's largest vegetable can producer from securing tariff exclusions for its imported tin, affirming a U.S. Court of International Trade ruling.

  • May 15, 2026

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

    The past week in London has seen singer Rita Ora be sued by her management company, the billionaire Gertner brothers file a part 8 claim and Stephenson Harwood lodge a debt claim against a member of the Bulgari jewelry dynasty. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • May 15, 2026

    6th Circ. Backs Machinery Dealer In Fired Worker's FMLA Suit

    The Sixth Circuit declined to revive a worker's suit claiming a heavy machinery dealer fired him for seeking leave to manage his mental health and that his union failed to challenge his termination, ruling he lacked evidence that prejudice informed his firing rather than his performance issues.

  • May 14, 2026

    Infrastructure Can't Support ICE Detention Center, Ga. City Says

    Social Circle, a Georgia city of about 5,000, has asked a federal judge to block U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from rapidly converting an empty warehouse into a 10,000-bed detention center, arguing the agency shirked its duty to consider the impacts.

  • May 14, 2026

    V&E, Latham Guide Oil Landowner EagleRock's $320M IPO

    EagleRock, a landowner collecting revenue from oil and gas activity in the Permian Basin, reached a market capitalization of $2.4 billion in an initial public offering advised by Vinson & Elkins LLP and Latham & Watkins LLP.

  • May 14, 2026

    US Trade Rep. Seeks Feedback On ITC's Quartz Tariff Plan

    The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Thursday said it is seeking comments on tariff recommendations made in April by the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding imported quartz surfaces.

Expert Analysis

  • 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.

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    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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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Practical Problem Solving

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    Issue-spotting skills are well honed in law school, but practicing attorneys must also identify clients’ problems and true goals, and then be able to provide solutions, says Mary Kate Hogan at Quarles & Brady.

  • How Workforce, Tech Will Affect 2026 Construction Landscape

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    As the construction industry's center of gravity shifts from traditional commercial work to infrastructure, energy, industrial and data-hosting facilities, the effects of evolving technology and persistent labor shortages are reshaping real estate dealmaking, immigration policy debates and government contracting risk, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.

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