The project can still be postponed by further appeals. The Northwest Area Water Supply project is a partially completed pipeline that will supply...
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NYC Rezoning Provides Insights into the Legal Complexities of Urban Development
Approval of new zoning is only the first step in providing developers with the opportunity to redevelop existing properties. An article by David M....
Personal Injury Rules Clarified in Texas Construction Case
A $43.5 million verdict is overturned by the appeals court. Texas law has clearly defined regulations outlining what recourse is available for a...
Early Registration For Construction SuperConference Now Open
Early registration for the Construction SuperConference, the preeminent construction conference developed for mid- to senior-level professionals who...
Opinion—The battle over the 2015 Clean Water Rule continues
By Don WallisA protracted legal struggle benefits no one. Jim Parsons’ article in the July issue of ENR outlines the continuing legal struggle...
Pennsylvania Changes the Remedies for Payment Disputes on Public Works Projects
CASPA was replaced by PPA as the statute for determining remedies in payment disputes The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has revised the standards for...
Imprecise Contract Language Precludes Additional Insured Coverage
There’s a difference between “for whom” and “with whom.” Contractor know that insurance companies will peruse provisions in insurance contracts for...
The Spearin Doctrine Explained
A short history of the Spearin Doctrine The Spearin Doctrine, or the doctrine of implied warranty of adequacy, is one of most basic tenets of...
Responsibility for Jobsite Safety Can Be Determined by Contract Provisions
Contract provisions can override the general rule. General contractors are not usually held responsible for the well-being of the employees of...
Opinion—Federal Agencies Threaten Our Democracy
The unchecked power of Federal agencies is a far greater threat to our democracy than most people realize By Don Wallis I’ve expressed my concern...