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Legal Implications of Technology Implemented During COVID-19 Pandemic
There are several legal issues to consider when implementing new building technologies.
By Brent Meyer and Amanda Wall
April 5, 2022
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by Brent Meyer
Brent Meyer is in Husch Blackwell’s Omaha office. He practices in the construction and design group of the firm’s real estate, development and construction industry team.
by Amanda Wall
Amanda represents clients at all phases of litigation at the state, federal and appellate court levels. She works closely with clients to ensure that individual business goals intersect with legal strategy and that clients understand every step of the process as she streamlines remedies regarding business disputes, breach of warranty, breach of contract, product liability, breach of fiduciary duty and construction disputes.
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