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INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  10.13.2022

More language could be banned in NJ discrimination lawsuit settlement agreements

No matter what the word is, New Jersey lawmakers have made clear their intent when it comes to disclosure language in the employer/employee settlement agreements for sexual harassment, discrimination, and...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  10.04.2022

Does acceptance (or remittance) of final payment waive claims on a construction project?

A frequent issue that arises on construction projects is whether the acceptance or remittance of final payment acts as a waiver of claims. An owner or higher-tiered contractor may fear...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  09.19.2022

NLRB reverses course, proposes new definition for “joint employer”

An important, barely two-year-old rule from the National Labor Relations Board could already be on the way out. The NLRB announced this month that it has proposed new criteria defining...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  09.08.2022

Mechanics’ liens and the bankrupt owner

When the owner on a construction project files bankruptcy, it is almost certain that someone down the line has not been paid for their work. One of the biggest protections...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  08.24.2022

Handling Payment Claim Deadlines on Construction Projects in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

Most construction companies know that deadlines exist for payment claims on construction projects. These deadlines can be complex, depending on the circumstances and location of the project. Maryland, Pennsylvania, and...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  08.05.2022

Complicated insurance litigation arising from construction projects

Despite best efforts, accidents and casualty losses can occur during construction projects. When property damage or physical injury occurs on a project, most construction companies know to submit a claim...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  06.30.2022

Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court voids PennDOT’s Major Bridge P3 Initiative

Today, the Commonwealth Court issued a memorandum Opinion finding PennDOT’s Major Bridge P3 Initiative void ab initio, declaring the initiative had no legal effect from the very beginning because the...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  06.07.2022

Partnering to bid on government contracts for diverse and non-diverse business entities

In February, I wrote about the process and benefits of becoming certified as a diverse business entity (DBE). This month, I want to talk about how DBEs can partner with...

INSIGHTS  |  LEGAL UPDATE  |  06.07.2022

New DOL guidance sheds light on mental health absences

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the agency responsible for enforcing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), recently issued guidance clarifying employer obligations with respect to...

INSIGHTS  |  ARTICLE  |  04.27.2022

In favor of higher contractor contingencies to cover uncertain risk created by economic volatility

As economic volatility continues to affect the global economy, contractors and owners would be wise to re-evaluate their construction project pricing. To state the obvious, projects are at greater risk...