Dispute Resolution of Performance Bond Claims
To avoid litigation on whether a surety may be compelled to arbitrate, contractors and owners should specifically incorporate appropriate language in the contract documents.
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
With 29 states allowing medical marijuana use, employers may be left dazed and confused as to how medical marijuana will impact the rights of employers and employees.
N.J. Governor Signs Bill Expanding P3s
Government entities in New Jersey that enter into public-private partnerships to help finance public construction projects are now required to utilize a project labor agreement (PLA) and pay state prevailing wages.
Avoiding ‘E-Trouble’ in Construction Litigation
Requests for electronically stored information are inevitable in litigation today; inappropriate emails and other ESI open the door for an opposing attorney to find “ammunition” to use in court or arbitration.
Perkins Act Updated for First Time in 12 Years
Congress passed a bipartisan reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, one of the key federal programs that supports vocational education programs.
Establishing a Lean Process for Handling eDiscovery
By establishing a set of standard eDiscovery procedures, contractors can easily locate and produce the necessary data and increase the probability of success in the courtroom.
Michigan Creates Infrastructure Councils
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation creating the Michigan Infrastructure Council (HB 5335) and the Water Infrastructure Council (HB 5406) to manage the state’s transportation assets, private utilities, and drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems.
Time It Takes to Resolve Disputes Continues Upward Trajectory
The average value of construction disputes in North America decreased slightly to $19 million last year, but the time it takes to resolve disputes increased by more than two months (up to 17.7 months) and is among the highest globally.
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