A recent Tennessee Federal District Court case reveals there are exceptions to the Colorado River Doctrine. The general rule of law stipulates that a litigant cannot simultaneously file suit in both federal and state court when the cases are based on

Continuing uncertainty regarding federal regulations is damaging our industry and the country. The key to running a successful construction business is planning. A well-planned project has a far greater chance of being completed on time and on budget

Antiquated, non-compliant drinking water systems throughout the country need upgrading. The code violations in the Flint, Mich., drinking water system that have led to disastrous health problems have raised public awareness concerning the challenges

Controversy surrounds the city’s selection process. Miami and Dade County, Fla., have been examining ways to improve and expand the area’s mass transit system for years. A number of concepts, some traditional, some innovative, have been proposed.

Under certain circumstances, text exchanges can satisfy the statute of frauds. For hundreds of years, courts have required tangible proof that commercial and other contracts reflect a “meeting of the minds” by the parties to an agreement. In the

Timely filing is essential when serving a preliminary notice. Subcontractors and suppliers serve Preliminary Notices to ensure their right to file liens if they are not paid. This is standard procedure. A Preliminary Notice benefits contractors and o

ATLANTA – Early registration for the Construction SuperConference, the preeminent construction conference developed for mid- to senior-level professionals who work in any of the legal and commercial construction markets is now open. The show will

Californians have voted for the rail system but haven’t figured out how to pay for it. The California High Speed Rail System is a high speed bullet train that, if built, would link the major cities in California with what the Los Angeles Times call

New York State turns down the permit application for the 124-mile Constitution natural gas pipeline. The proposed Constitution natural gas pipeline designed to transport natural gas from shale fields in Pennsylvania 124 miles into New York State igni