Construction

  • March 10, 2025

    DOT Pulls Biden Enviro Justice Highway Funding Policy

    The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday rescinded Biden-era memorandums that advised state and local agencies receiving funds from 2021's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to prioritize highway, road, bridge and other projects that promoted social justice or climate resiliency goals.

  • March 10, 2025

    Ex-Cognizant Execs Support 180-Day Trial Delay In FCPA Case

    Two former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives have told a New Jersey federal judge they agree with prosecutors that their bribery trial should be delayed for 180 days after the Trump administration paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

  • March 07, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: NAR Suits, Tariff Tactics, Betting On Texas

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including a look at widespread antitrust litigation surrounding the National Association of Realtors broker rules, the role contracts may play in combating a trade war, and the implications for real estate if casinos come to the Lone Star State.

  • March 07, 2025

    Feds Say California Tribes' Casino Challenge Comes Too Late

    The U.S. Department of the Interior and other agencies have asked a D.C. federal judge to deny two tribes' challenge to another tribe's plan to build a casino-hotel complex on 221 acres of trust land, saying their request for a stay is improper and untimely.

  • March 07, 2025

    Contractor Can't Bury Medical Marijuana Discrimination Suit

    A Pennsylvania federal judge on Friday denied a Cleveland construction company's bid to escape a prospective employee's suit alleging that the company violated Pennsylvania's medical cannabis law when it rescinded his job offer, saying there are questions of fact about whether he would have been able to do the job.

  • March 07, 2025

    DOJ Cites SDNY Prosecutors' Texts In Bid To End Adams Case

    President Donald Trump's Justice Department doubled down Friday on its bid to toss the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing newly released internal correspondence showing "troubling conduct" by Southern District of New York prosecutors the agency criticized as "careerist" and insubordinate.

  • March 07, 2025

    Aecom Gets $8M Atty Fee Award In Colo. Toll Lanes Dispute

    A Colorado federal judge has awarded design firm Aecom nearly $8.3 million in attorney fees for prevailing in a contract fight over a state toll lanes project, but did not award the full amount the company requested because it failed to justify certain costs and separate attorneys' work across different disputes.

  • March 07, 2025

    Mass. Housing Law Called Unfunded Mandate In Latest Suit

    A controversial Massachusetts housing law requiring multifamily zoning near Boston-area transit facilities is facing a new legal challenge after the town of Wrentham argued in a Thursday state court suit that it's an unfunded mandate on localities.

  • March 07, 2025

    Minn. Bills Seek Sales Tax Break For Home Construction

    Construction materials for single-family and multifamily homes for first-time homebuyers would be exempt from some Minnesota sales and use taxes under legislation introduced in the state Senate.

  • March 07, 2025

    Retrial In Landmark Graft Case Faces Potential Roadblocks

    A retrial in a public corruption case tied to an infrastructure initiative under former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faces possible obstacles after being returned to a federal judge by the U.S. Supreme Court, with the parties awaiting further legal guidance from the justices and the defense saying the Trump administration's priorities may sink the case.

  • March 06, 2025

    Judge Says He's 'Wrestling' Over Int'l Aid Freeze Injunction

    A D.C. federal judge said Thursday he was still "wrestling" over a requested preliminary injunction that would stop the federal government from terminating foreign assistance grants and contracts en masse, questioning plaintiff organizations on their assertions of standing and the government's claims of "unreviewable" executive power over foreign affairs.

  • March 06, 2025

    Wyoming Creates Partial Property Tax Break For Homeowners

    Wyoming established a tax exemption for a portion of homeowners' properties under a bill signed by the governor.

  • March 06, 2025

    Engineer Denies WSFS Contract In 40-Story Sign Crash Dispute

    A Garden State engineering firm has asked a New Jersey federal judge to dismiss Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB's lawsuit after part of the bank's iconic logo sign crashed 40 stories to the ground in Philadelphia, arguing that it has no contract with the financial institution. 

  • March 06, 2025

    Bove May Sidestep Discipline In Adams Scandal, Experts Say

    Ethics complaints piling up against acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove over his efforts to drop the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams could result in disciplinary action at the state level, but it's highly unlikely that he'll face any consequences from the U.S. Department of Justice and its office charged with investigating attorney misconduct, experts say.

  • March 06, 2025

    NJ Judge Open To FCPA Trial Delay, But Unsure How Long

    A federal judge said Thursday that he is inclined to allow the new Trump-appointed U.S. attorney for New Jersey some time to review the long-running criminal case against two ex-Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives before going to trial, but ordered both sides to file detailed briefs by Monday to help him determine just how much time.

  • March 06, 2025

    NJ Atty Seeks Exit From Developer Suit Over Escrow Cashout

    A New Jersey attorney who served as agent on an escrow agreement asked to escape a developer's lawsuit that came after a venture capital firm failed to produce a $6 million loan to build a luxury hotel in Taos, New Mexico.

  • March 06, 2025

    Trump Administration Ordered To Release Funds To States

    A Rhode Island judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to stop withholding funds from states, saying an executive order freezing federal grants, loans and other payments approved by Congress "fundamentally undermines" the separation of powers and is causing irreparable harm.

  • March 05, 2025

    NJ US Atty Says FCPA Case Delay Pauses Speedy Trial Clock

    The adjournment of the government's Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case against two former Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. executives should stop the Speedy Trial Act clock because the case needs a "fulsome review" in light of the pause in FCPA enforcement, New Jersey's freshly minted top federal prosecutor told a judge Wednesday.

  • March 05, 2025

    Mining Co. Says Colombia Still Owes On $8.9M Award

    A British mining and metals company has brought an $8.9 million arbitral award it won against Colombia following a dispute over nickel mining royalties to federal court in Washington, D.C., arguing that the country has only paid a fraction of the amount due.

  • March 05, 2025

    Union Says DOI Mischaracterized Ariz. Solar Project Site

    A Laborers' International Union of North America local has urged an Arizona federal court to throw out the U.S. Department of the Interior's approval of a large-scale solar facility on public lands, saying the agency misstated the project site's baseline conditions.

  • March 05, 2025

    Construction Co. Not Covered For $11M Verdict, Insurer Says

    A construction company isn't entitled to coverage for an $11 million jury verdict against it in an underlying personal injury suit because the builder's policy excludes coverage for residential construction activities, an insurer told a Texas federal court.

  • March 05, 2025

    High Court Allows Release Of Frozen USAID Foreign Aid

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a D.C. federal judge can require the Trump administration to release up to $2 billion in frozen foreign aid funding, but told the judge he must clarify the scope of the government's responsibility and ensure it has enough time to comply with any deadline. 

  • March 04, 2025

    US Air Force Base's Faulty Wall Crushed Ga. Teen, Suit Says

    The parents of a Georgia teen who was killed in a wall collapse at Robins Air Force Base filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that the U.S. Air Force faultily constructed and failed to maintain the concrete structure that toppled over and crushed their child last summer.

  • March 04, 2025

    Construction Co. Slams Iraq Attys' Appearance In $120M Suit

    Archirodon Construction (Overseas) Co. has asked the D.C. Circuit to block a law firm from representing Iraq as the country fights efforts by the company to enforce a $120 million arbitral award in a dispute over a major port project.

  • March 04, 2025

    Insurer Can't Escape Fla. Condo's Hurricane Damage Dispute

    An insurer can't escape a Florida condominium association's suit seeking coverage for property damage caused by a September 2020 hurricane, a New York federal court ruled, saying the association's update of a preexisting elevator replacement bid in light of storm damage was not clearly fraudulent conduct or misrepresentation.

Expert Analysis

  • Steps For Federal Grantees Affected By Stop-Work Orders

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    Broad changes in federal financial assistance programs are on the horizon, and organizations that may receive a stop-work order from a federal agency must prepare to be vigilant and nimble in a highly uncertain legal landscape, say attorneys at Arnold & Porter.

  • Dewberry Ruling Is A Wakeup Call For Trademark Owners

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dewberry v. Dewberry hones in on the question of how a defendant's affiliates' profits should be treated under the Lanham Act, and should remind trademark litigants and practitioners that issues involving monetary relief should be treated seriously, say attorneys at Finnegan.

  • 7 Tips For Associates To Thrive In Hybrid Work Environments

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    As the vast majority of law firms have embraced some type of hybrid work policy, associates should consider a few strategies to get the most out of both their in-person and remote workdays, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

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    Playing Beach Volleyball Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    My commitment to beach volleyball has become integral to my performance as an attorney, with the sport continually reminding me that teamwork, perseverance, professionalism and stress management are essential to both undertakings, says Amy Drushal at Trenam.

  • How Law Firms Can Counteract The Loneliness Epidemic

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    The legal industry is facing an urgent epidemic of loneliness, affecting lawyer well-being, productivity, retention and profitability, and law firm leaders should take concrete steps to encourage the development of genuine workplace connections, says Michelle Gomez at Littler and Gwen Mellor Romans at Herald Talent.

  • 5 Keys To Building Stronger Attorney-Client Relationships

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    Attorneys are often focused on being seen as the expert, but bonding with clients and prospects by sharing a few key personal details provides the basis for a caring, trusted and profoundly deeper business relationship, says Deb Feder at Feder Development.

  • What SDNY Judge Can And Can't Do In Adams Case

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    The federal judge in the Southern District of New York overseeing the criminal case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams deferred making a decision on the government's motion to dismiss the indictment, and while he does have limited authority to deny the motion, that would ultimately be a futile gesture, says Ethan Greenberg at Anderson Kill.

  • Contract Disputes Recap: Liability Test, Termination Claims

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    Zachary Jacobson at Seyfarth examines three recent decisions from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals that examine the limits of designer liability under the architect-engineer clause and key processes for claim recovery when a contract is terminated for convenience.

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    Racing Corvettes Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The skills I use when racing Corvettes have enhanced my legal practice in several ways, because driving, like practicing law, requires precision, awareness and a good set of brakes — complete with the wisdom to know how and when to use them, says Kat Mateo at Olshan Frome.

  • Opinion

    Attorneys Must Act Now To Protect Judicial Independence

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    Given the Trump administration's recent moves threatening the independence of the judiciary, including efforts to impeach judges who ruled against executive actions, lawyers must protect the rule of law and resist attempts to dilute the judicial branch’s authority, says attorney Bhavleen Sabharwal.

  • Appealing An Interlocutory Order On Insurer Duty To Defend

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    A recent First Circuit decision on a motion regarding an insurer's duty to defend underlying litigation highlights how policyholders may be able to pursue immediate appeals of interlocutory orders, especially in light of other circuit courts' stances on this issue, say attorneys at Anderson Kill.

  • Rethinking 'No Comment' For Clients Facing Public Crises

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    “No comment” is no longer a cost-free or even a viable public communications strategy for companies in crisis, and counsel must tailor their guidance based on a variety of competing factors to help clients emerge successfully, says Robert Bowers at Moore & Van Allen.

  • Reading The Tea Leaves On Mexico, Canada And China Tariffs

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    It's still unclear whether the delay in the imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will result in negotiated resolutions or a full-on trade war, but the outcome may hinge on continuing negotiations and the Trump administration's possible plans for tariff revenues, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • How Design Thinking Can Help Lawyers Find Purpose In Work

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    Lawyers everywhere are feeling overwhelmed amid mass government layoffs, increasing political instability and a justice system stretched to its limits — but a design-thinking framework can help attorneys navigate this uncertainty and find meaning in their work, say law professors at the University of Michigan.

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    Competitive Weightlifting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    The parallels between the core principles required for competitive weightlifting and practicing law have helped me to excel in both endeavors, with each holding important lessons about discipline, dedication, drive and failure, says Damien Bielli at VF Law.

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