Construction

  • September 08, 2026

    Philly Co-Op Owner Says Contractor's Insurer Hid Coverage

    The owner of a Philadelphia housing co-op told a Pennsylvania federal court that it has incurred over $1 million to defend itself against an underlying suit over concrete damage after a general contractor's insurer failed to disclose that it and another carrier had a duty to defend.

  • September 08, 2026

    Asian Plywood Imports Harming US Industry, ITC Finds

    The U.S. International Trade Commission said Tuesday that hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam determined by the Commerce Department to be sold at unfair prices are harming domestic industry, setting up Commerce to issue duty orders against the products.

  • September 04, 2026

    Real Estate Recap: Law Firm Office Tips, Remote Data Centers

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including attorney insights into law office strategies in premier markets and the pros and cons of building data centers on unincorporated land.

  • September 04, 2026

    Concrete Giants Duck Price-Fixing MDL Again, For Good

    The globe's three dominant producers of admixtures for concrete, cement and mortar are permanently free of price-fixing claims after a New York federal judge held that U.S. concrete distributors and construction companies still haven't adequately alleged a conspiracy or synchronized price increases in the country.

  • September 04, 2026

    Ohio Justices Tee Up Data Center Vote In Another City

    The Ohio Supreme Court will allow the residents of Trenton, Ohio, to vote in a special election for a proposed city charter amendment that will ban the construction of data centers in the city, which is similar to a recent Ohio high court decision that set up a potential data center vote.

  • September 04, 2026

    ITC To Review Part Of Judge's Decision In Tool Patent Row

    The U.S. International Trade Commission will review parts of an administrative law judge's ruling that four patents on glow fish tape and a safety helmet system are not invalid in a legal battle between competing toolmakers.

  • September 04, 2026

    EPA Calls SD Tribe's Uranium Mine Challenge 'Flimsy'

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked the Eighth Circuit to throw out a challenge by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and activist groups against EPA actions letting an energy technology company conduct uranium mining in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

  • September 04, 2026

    Electric Co. And Zurich Settle $5M Airport Dispute

    An electric company that sought damages in Colorado state court over a contractor's decision to withhold over $5 million in payments for work completed in an expansion project at the Denver International Airport reached a settlement this week with four defendant insurers.

  • September 04, 2026

    Ex-Budget Official Asks To Avoid Prison In Conn. Bribery Case

    Former Connecticut budget official Konstantinos Diamantis asked a federal judge Friday to spare him from a potential decade-plus prison sentence after his conviction for demanding and accepting bribes, citing factors including his advanced age and loss of his law license.

  • September 04, 2026

    US Extends Trade Programs With African Countries, Haiti

    The government funding bill signed by President Donald Trump this week included extensions of U.S. trade agreements with African nations and Haiti through the end of 2028, locking in duty exemptions for broad swaths of products following bipartisan support.

  • September 04, 2026

    AI Land Use Fights Are Just Getting Started In Mass.

    Some Massachusetts cities and towns are scrambling to update their zoning rules amid rising tensions over artificial intelligence data centers, with disputes expected to play out in the courts and on Beacon Hill in coming years.

  • September 03, 2026

    Trump Commutes Ex-Union Leader Dougherty's Prison Term

    President Donald Trump has cut short ex-Philadelphia labor leader John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty's prison sentence for bribery and embezzlement, an attorney for the former International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 business manager confirmed Thursday.

  • September 03, 2026

    Developer Settles High-Profile Miami Condo Termination Suit

    Two Roads Development has reached a deal to resolve closely watched litigation brought by a group of holdout unit owners over the firm's bid to redevelop a waterfront condominium tower in Miami.

  • September 03, 2026

    Alaska's Izembek Road Work OK'd Despite Axed Land Swap

    A federal judge has slapped down an environmental group's bid to preliminarily stop the state of Alaska and a Native village corporation from beginning construction on 2.8 miles of road adjacent to the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

  • September 03, 2026

    Pa. Property Manager Beats RE Agent's $10M Defamation Suit

    A Florida state jury has ruled against a real estate agent in her $10 million defamation suit, in which she accused the board chairman of a Pennsylvania property management company of repeatedly harassing and defaming her.

  • September 03, 2026

    5th Circ. Unsure Provision Allows Contractor To Get Atty Fees

    A Fifth Circuit panel wanted to know why a construction company should get to collect attorney fees without a prevailing party provision in its joint venture contract, saying Thursday that the language of the parties' contract seemed to require a breach of contract.

  • September 03, 2026

    Cities, Groups Ask Judge To Keep $3B EPA Grant Funding Alive

    Cities and groups challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's cancellation of nearly $3 billion in environmental climate justice grants asked a South Carolina federal judge, who ruled the termination unlawful, on Wednesday to preserve the funding while the agency appeals the decision.

  • September 03, 2026

    Worker Says Construction Co. Fired Him Over Age, Med Leave

    A construction data and consulting firm fired an employee because he was over 40 and took time off to recover from a heart attack, according to a lawsuit filed in New Jersey state court.

  • September 03, 2026

    PBGC Accused Of Mismanaging Pension Bailout Program

    A coalition of 22 terminated multiemployer pension plans accused the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. of unlawfully blocking them from receiving $450 million in bailout funds from a special financial assistance program, alleging they've been relegated to an indefinite "waitlist" despite congressional instructions to move quickly.

  • September 02, 2026

    Judge Says Army Corps Didn't Violate Procurement Regs

    A Court of Federal Claims judge ruled that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers didn't violate the Federal Acquisition Regulation when the agency issued a revised solicitation for professional diving services to all bidders, regardless of whether they'd been previously disqualified. 

  • September 02, 2026

    Colo. Ski Resort Owner Ends Permit Fee Suit After Settlement

    The owner of a 5,000-acre ski resort has agreed to voluntarily dismiss its complaint in Colorado federal court against a local metropolitan district the resort accused of illegally charging capital facilities fees as a condition to obtaining building permits and using the money for non-capital purposes.

  • September 02, 2026

    Mich. City Says New Rules Moot Developer's Data Center Suit

    The city of Wixom said in Michigan federal court Tuesday that a developer's exclusionary zoning and due process claims over its recently enacted data center moratorium and subsequent denial of a waiver are not viable because they focus on an unapproved site plan under old rules.

  • September 02, 2026

    Lutnick Says Semiconductor Tariffs Are Coming, With Carveouts

    U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Wednesday said the U.S. is looking to issue a broad tariff on semiconductors, though he also said it would be structured such that companies that commit to U.S. manufacturing would be exempt.

  • September 02, 2026

    Wireless Provider Claims Utility Slowing Idaho Projects

    A wireless services provider claims a Washington-based public utility is slowing down its Idaho broadband deployments and charging excessive fees, asking the Federal Communications Commission to step in.

  • September 01, 2026

    Interior Board Stays BLM Data Center Approval In Nevada

    A U.S. Department of the Interior appeals board said Tuesday that environmental groups are likely to show that officials violated the National Environmental Policy Act when they used a review completed for a solar power generation facility to approve the first-ever data center on federal land.

Expert Analysis

  • 7 Steps For Gov't Contractors In Post-IEEPA Tariff Landscape

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    In response to U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down tariffs issued by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, there are several actions federal contractors should take to preserve their place in any refund waterfall, and to manage audit, overpayment and False Claims Act risk, say attorneys at Holland & Knight.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

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    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Section 122 Tariffs Show Shift In Strategy, Not Trade Policy

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    By imposing temporary tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act as a stopgap measure while it pivots to less transitory statutory authorities, the Trump administration sent a clear message that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, invalidating duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, will not precipitate a change in policy direction, say attorneys at Snell & Wilmer.

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    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.

  • What Cos. Must Know About Pa.'s Proposed Data Center Regs

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    Under Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's new proposal to balance hyperscale data center infrastructure with grid stability, water resources and community transparency, businesses in the state face a strategic choice: wait for binding requirements to emerge, or proactively align projects with the standards now, say Wade Stephens and Sasha Burton at Langsam Stevens.

  • Lessons From Justices' Split On Major Questions Doctrine

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    The justices' varied opinions in Learning Resources v. Trump, which held the International Emergency Economy Powers Act did not confer the power to impose tariffs, offer a meaningful window into the U.S. Supreme Court's perspective on the major questions doctrine that will likely shape lower courts' approach to executive action challenges, say attorneys at Venable.

  • How The New Tariff Landscape May Unfold

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    To replace tariffs formerly imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the administration will rely on a patchwork of statutes, potentially leading to procedural challenges and a complex tariff landscape with varying levels, durations and applicability, says Joseph Grossman-Trawick at King & Spalding.

  • Series

    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an assistant scoutmaster for my son’s troop reaffirmed several skills and principles crucial to lawyering — from the importance of disconnecting to the value of morality, says Michael Warren at McManis Faulkner.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: In Court, It's About Storytelling

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    Law school provides doctrine, cases and hypotheticals, but when lawyers step into the courtroom, they must learn the importance of clarity, credibility, memorability and preparation — in other words, how to tell simple, effective stories, say Nicholas Steverson and Danielle Trujillo at Wheeler Trigg, and Lisa DeCaro at Courtroom Performance.

  • What's Changed In Army Corps' Reissued Nationwide Permits

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    The final rule recently issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, renewing and revising nationwide permits for projects covered by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, makes measured adjustments rather than sweeping revisions, addressing key operational and compliance concerns while maintaining the existing framework, say attorneys at Spencer Fane.

  • Aligning Microsoft Tools With NYC Bar AI Recording Guidance

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    The New York City Bar Association’s recently issued formal opinion, providing ethical guidance on artificial intelligence-assisted recording, transcription and summarization, raises immediate questions about data governance and e-discovery for companies that use Microsoft 365 and Copilot, say Staci Kaliner, Martin Tully and John Collins at Redgrave.

  • 5 Different AI Systems Raise Distinct Privilege Issues

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    A New York federal court’s recent U.S. v. Heppner decision, holding that a defendant’s use of Claude was not privileged, only addressed one narrow artificial intelligence system, but lawyers must recognize that the spectrum of AI tools raises different confidentiality and privilege questions, says Heidi Nadel at HP.

  • After Learning Resources: A Practical Guide For US Importers

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    Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Feb. 20 decision in Learning Resources v. Trump, U.S. importers and consumers on whom tariffs were imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act can seek relief through existing administrative procedures or a yet-to-be-determined bespoke refund mechanism, and should plan for more changes in the tariff landscape, say attorneys at Baker Botts.

  • Opinion

    AI-Assisted Arbitration Needs Safeguards To Ensure Fairness

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    As tribunals and arbitral institutions increasingly use artificial intelligence tools in their decision-making processes, ​​​​​​​clear disclosure standards and procedural safeguards are necessary to ensure that efficiency gains do not erode the fairness principles on which arbitration depends, says Alexander Lima at Wesco International.

  • Series

    Playing Piano Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Playing piano and practicing law share many parallels relating to managing complexity: Just as hearing an entire musical passage in my head allows me to reliably deliver the message, thinking about the audience's impression helps me create a legal narrative that keeps the reader engaged, says Michael Shepherd at Fish & Richardson.

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