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Contractor FAQs on the Defense Production Act

by Brian Waagner, George (Trip) Stewart | Apr 1, 2020
Economy | Legislation | Manufacturing | Markets

President Trump announced the federal government will invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to obtain necessary medical equipment and supplies from private industry. Here are answers to some of the most frequently-asked DPA questions.

Lien Waivers: Understanding the Risks in a Common Form

by Ian B. Huyett, Kenneth E. Rubinstein | Apr 1, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Owners may use lien waivers to gain additional rights beyond what they are entitled to under the contract.

The Right Forum Selection Clause Can Make a Difference in Legal Disputes

by Patrick Barthet | Apr 1, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Forum selection clauses in construction contracts specify where legal disputes are heard. When litigation occurs contractors (and their attorneys) will want the home court advantage.

COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide

The spread of the COVID-19 virus poses great challenges to government contractors in meeting the needs of their universal customer, the U.S. government. These contractors can take proactive measures to avoid loss and maximize business potential.

Extreme Remedies to License Violations—Know the Risk

by Trevor B. Potter | Mar 18, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Inadvertent licensure violations pose a serious risk to contractors, especially in states with a disgorgement remedy, which requires unlicensed contractors to pay back amounts received for work.

To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate

by Mary Bacon | Mar 18, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Construction contracts may have mandatory arbitration provisions but sometimes contain a provision that allows either party to agree to arbitration. With that option come several considerations.

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

by Jeff Agranoff | Mar 18, 2020
Human Resources | Legal and Regulatory | Legislation | Taxes

President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act shortly after it passed through the Senate on March 18. The legislation, which goes into effect 15 days after enactment, includes several exemptions and tax credits.

Contract Provisions That Help Manage Risk on Long-Term Projects

by Jason Lambert | Mar 10, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

There are contractual provisions that can provide clear guidance in the face of many “what ifs” in construction, such as cost increases or delays caused by the owner or outside events.

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Contractor FAQs on the Defense Production Act

Lien Waivers: Understanding the Risks in a Common Form

The Right Forum Selection Clause Can Make a Difference in Legal Disputes

COVID-19: A Federal Contractor’s Guide

Extreme Remedies to License Violations—Know the Risk

To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed

Contract Provisions That Help Manage Risk on Long-Term Projects

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