Construction

  • July 09, 2025

    Honduran Woman Gets 21 Months In Prison For Payroll Fraud

    A Florida federal judge sentenced a Honduran woman to nearly two years in prison after she pled guilty to charges in a scheme to pay construction workers off the books to avoid paying payroll taxes and workers' compensation insurance premiums, resulting in a roughly $3.1 million loss, according to prosecutors.

  • July 09, 2025

    Ohio Officials Sued Over $600M In Funds For Browns Stadium

    The transfer of $600 million in unclaimed property funds to the Cleveland Browns to help finance a proposed new suburban stadium for the NFL team is an "unconstitutional and unlawful misappropriation of private property,'' a group of unclaimed-property owners alleged in a proposed class action in Ohio state court against several state officials.

  • July 09, 2025

    Ballpark Builder Wants Engineer Forced To Ink Settlement

    The original builder of a hotly litigated Hartford minor league baseball stadium has asked a Connecticut state court judge to force an engineering consultant's compliance with a confidential settlement agreement it has allegedly failed to sign despite sitting at the table with a number of other entities and lodging no objection to the terms.

  • July 09, 2025

    DOJ Charges Oak View CEO With Rigging Arena Project Bid

    The U.S. Department of Justice announced an indictment on Wednesday of Oak View Group's CEO Tim Leiweke for allegedly rigging the bid to build and operate the Moody Center arena on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.

  • July 09, 2025

    Stone And Tile Seller Hits Ch. 11 With $65M In Debt, Sale Plans

    Mosaic Cos., the parent of stone and tile distributors Walker & Zanger and Surfaces Southeast, filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware with $65 million of secured debt after it struggled to rebound from pandemic-caused supply chain disruptions.

  • July 08, 2025

    Fla. Distorted Detention Center Construction, Group Says

    An environmental nonprofit claimed in Florida federal court filings Tuesday it has evidence additional land in the Everglades is being used to construct a federal immigration detention center, alleging a misrepresentation from Florida officials that the camp is built on the footprint of an existing airport structure.

  • July 08, 2025

    Intel Seeks Final Toss Of Investor Suit Over Chip Struggles

    Intel Corp. urged a California federal judge Tuesday to permanently toss a twice-amended complaint from investors claiming the company concealed struggles with expanding its domestic computer chip manufacturing, arguing that the plaintiff doesn't claim that Intel made any misleading statements.

  • July 08, 2025

    Kansas Extends STAR Bonds To Continue Chiefs, Royals Talks

    Kansas lawmakers have approved a one-year extension of the state's Sales Tax and Revenue bonds while the Missouri-based Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals continue talks with officials about migrating to Kansas.

  • July 08, 2025

    Insurer Fights Coverage For $13M Townhome Arbitration Row

    An insurer told a Washington federal court it has no duty to defend or indemnify a developer facing a nearly $13 million arbitration demand from a construction lender, which claims the developer misrepresented the completion of underground facilities at a Seattle townhome project while requesting funds for the work.

  • July 08, 2025

    NC Atty Says Mistrial Order Puts Career At Risk In Appeal Bid

    A property restoration company and its trial attorney told the North Carolina Court of Appeals that the attorney did not engage in "serious misconduct," and urged it to toss components of a lower court's mistrial order.

  • July 08, 2025

    Everglades Plan Won't Spoil Buddhist Temple, Fla. Court Told

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urged a Florida federal court Tuesday to toss a Buddhist temple's claims alleging that an Everglades restoration project is disrupting members' ability to peacefully meditate, arguing that the complaint came too late and that construction isn't coercing a change in their religious practices.

  • July 08, 2025

    After Conviction Upheld, Bridge Fraudster Gets Time Served

    A government contractor whose wire fraud conviction was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court was resentenced to time served in Pennsylvania federal court on Tuesday.

  • July 08, 2025

    Michigan Halts Construction Code Rollout Amid Builders' Suit

    Michigan has paused the implementation of a new residential construction code after homebuilders filed lawsuits claiming the adoption of the code violated state law and would drive up the price of homes. 

  • July 07, 2025

    4th Circ. Revives SC Builder's Bid For Condo Repair Coverage

    A Charleston builder will get a second chance at recouping the money it spent repairing a condo complex that flooded after the Fourth Circuit on Monday partially vacated a pretrial win favoring its insurer, finding there are still unanswered questions about whether certain costs might be covered under its policy.

  • July 07, 2025

    Alaskan Tribe's Immunity Upheld In Anchorage Casino Fight

    A federal court judge on Monday denied a bid by a group of Anchorage, Alaska, residents to reconsider a ruling that found the Native Village of Eklutna is immune from the residents' lawsuit seeking to block a casino development, saying their arguments are no more than a disagreement with the court's analysis.

  • July 07, 2025

    DC Court OKs $7.6M Award Against Niger In Airport Dispute

    A D.C. federal judge has enforced a 12-year-old arbitral award worth some $7.6 million against Niger in a fight brought by a Luxembourg subsidiary of British aviation services company Menzies following a soured deal to operate ground handling services at the African country's airports.

  • July 07, 2025

    Maine Authorizes Task Force To Explore Property Tax Changes

    Maine authorized the creation of a task force to explore the need for legislation and constitutional amendments to provide more effective property tax relief for residents under a bill signed by the governor.

  • July 07, 2025

    Judge Blocks Demolition Contract Switch At Pa. Power Plant

    A demolition contractor that claimed to have been locked out of the former Homer City Generating Station in Western Pennsylvania can resume work and regain access to the equipment and scrap materials the company took as payment for the job, a state court judge has ruled.

  • July 04, 2025

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    The past week in London has seen the owner of Crystal Palace and the troubled Olympique Lyonnais football clubs sue its current chief executive John Textor, Fieldfisher faces a claim by Georgian businessman Zaza Okusahvili, and a dispute partner at Travers Smith file a personal injury claim against the firm.

  • July 03, 2025

    Gov't Must Still Face Claim In Calif. Shipyard Cleanup Suit

    A California federal judge on Thursday granted the U.S. government's bid to trim some claims from a suit challenging aspects of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund site cleanup in San Francisco, but not all of them.

  • July 03, 2025

    Real Estate Recap: CEQA, Data Center Energy, Midyear Views

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including attorney insight into this week's reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act, how states are approaching energy demand for data center projects, and where the commercial and residential real estate sectors stand at the midyear.

  • July 03, 2025

    NJ Panel Declines To Expand Residential Sidewalk Liability

    A New Jersey appellate panel declined to expand the principles of sidewalk liability for commercial properties to a residential property that was unoccupied and undergoing renovations on Thursday, backing a lower court ruling that held the property was not used for investment nor to generate a profit.

  • July 03, 2025

    Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers

    It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Moments That Shaped The Universal Injunction Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.

Expert Analysis

  • A Cold War-Era History Lesson On Due Process

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    The landmark Harry Bridges case from the mid-20th century Red Scare offers important insights on why lawyers must be free of government reprisal, no matter who their client is, says Peter Afrasiabi at One LLP.

  • Series

    Improv Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Improv keeps me grounded and connected to what matters most, including in my legal career where it has helped me to maintain a balance between being analytical, precise and professional, and creative, authentic and open-minded, says Justine Gottshall at InfoLawGroup.

  • How BigLaw Executive Orders May Affect Smaller Firms

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    Because of the types of cases they take on, solo practitioners, small law firms and public interest attorneys may find themselves more dramatically affected by the collective impact of recent government action involving the legal industry than even the BigLaw firms named in the executive orders, says Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner.

  • Opinion

    Lawsuits Shouldn't Be Shadow Assets For Foreign Capital

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    Third-party litigation financing amplifies inefficiencies from litigation and facilitates national exposure to foreign influence in the U.S. justice system, so full disclosure of financing arrangements should be required as a matter of institutional integrity, says Roland Eisenhuth at the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.

  • How To Accelerate Your Post-Attorney Career Transition

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    Professionals seeking to transition to nonattorney careers may encounter skepticism as nontraditional candidates, but there are opportunities for thought leadership and to leverage speaking and writing to accelerate a post-attorney career transition, say Janet Falk at Falk Communications and Evgeny Efremkin at Toronto Metropolitan University.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: Be An Indispensable Associate

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    While law school teaches you to research, write and think critically, it often overlooks the professional skills you will need to make yourself an essential team player when transitioning from a summer to full-time associate, say attorneys at Stinson.

  • The Path Forward For Construction Cos. After Calif. Wildfires

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    The increasing frequency of disastrous wildfires, like those that recently occurred in California, presents a set of complex challenges for the construction industry, including regulatory hurdles and supply chain disruptions that can complicate rebuilding efforts, say attorneys at Cozen O'Connor.

  • Know The Rules And Costs Of New Fla. Condo Inspection Law

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    Following the first report deadline for a structural integrity law meant to prevent disasters like the 2021 Surfside collapse, Florida condominium associations and unit owners should understand the process of conducting compliant inspections and anticipate new assessments to fund required maintenance, say attorneys at Ball Janik.

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    Birding Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Observing and documenting birds in their natural habitats fosters patience, sharpens observational skills and provides moments of pure wonder — qualities that foster personal growth and enrich my legal career, says Allison Raley at Arnall Golden.

  • Addressing Tariff Price Escalation In Construction Contracts

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    As construction projects across the U.S. face uncertainty surrounding material price increases driven by government-imposed tariffs, owners and developers should draft strong contracts to protect themselves from tariff-related cost overruns and delays, say attorneys at Akerman.

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    Adapting To Private Practice: From DOJ Leadership To BigLaw

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    The move from government service to private practice can feel like changing one’s identity, but as someone who has left the U.S. Department of Justice twice, I’ve learned that a successful transition requires patience, effort and the realization that the rewards of practicing law don’t come from one particular position, says Richard Donoghue at Pillsbury.

  • How The CRE Industry Is Adapting To Tariff Uncertainty

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    Amid uncertainty about pending tariffs and their potential ripple effects, including higher material costs, supply chain delays and tighter margins, commercial real estate industry players are focusing on strategic planning and risk mitigation, says Daniel Diaz Leyva at Day Pitney.

  • Law Firm Executive Orders Create A Legal Ethics Minefield

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    Recent executive orders targeting BigLaw firms create ethical dilemmas — and raise the specter of civil or criminal liability — for the government attorneys tasked with implementing them and for the law firms that choose to make agreements with the administration, say attorneys at Buchalter.

  • Firms Must Embrace Alternative Billing Models Or Fall Behind

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    As artificial intelligence tools eliminate inefficiencies and the Big Four accounting firms enter the legal market, law firms that pivot from the entrenched billable hour model to outcomes-based pricing will see a distinct competitive advantage, says attorney William Brewer.

  • Contract Disputes Recap: Terminations Galore

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    Attorneys at Seyfarth examine three recent decisions in which the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals provide valuable insights into contract terminations, modifications and the jurisdictional requirements for claims.

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