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Partner Lisa Colon will be a speaker at the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) 56th Annual National Conference.
Blueprints for Resolution: Designing ADR Clauses That Work Disputes are common in the construction industry, but with well-designed ADR clauses, you can minimize disruptions and foster collaboration. Our expert speakers will share best practices for drafting clear and enforceable ADR clauses...
Between Biden’s “most pro-union president ever” term and Trump’s recent federal policy changes done more by chainsaw than scalpel, Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) have endured a tumultuous path recently. Used primarily on construction projects, PLAs refer to pre-hire contractor collective bargaining...
Earlier this year, the American Institute of Architects (“ AIA”) released updated form contract documents for traditional design-build (“ Traditional DB”) construction projects and introduced a new set of progressive design-build (“ Progressive DB”) forms. In a design-build project, the owner...
With immigration enforcement policies rapidly evolving under the Trump Administration, it is key for employers to proactively prepare for increased scrutiny, compliance obligations, and possible enforcement actions. This webinar was an essential opportunity to delve into critical immigration-related...
Brandon Clark, Michael Metz-Topodas and Alexander Reich will be speaking during a webinar on the topic "Navigating Shifting Seas - Evolving State and Federal Regulations' Impact on the Construction Industry." This webinar is sponsored by Saul Ewing LLP and Chicagoland Associated General Contractors...
In a flurry of executive orders starting at inauguration, the Trump White House has dramatically shifted administrative agencies’ operations, including those of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its implementation of the pending “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in...
The 2025 steel and aluminum tariffs are already reshaping cost structures in the construction sector, adding financial pressures to an industry that had hoped for more stability this year. On March 4, 2025, the U.S. imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, with a...
On the morning of October 30, in Philadelphia, Saul Ewing's Construction Group will be hosting a complimentary half-day symposium featuring conversations on key industry topics. Kicking off the event, our keynote speaker, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board, will give a...
Y. Lisa Colon, a Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, will be presenting a webinar on "Master the Art of Negotiating Tricky Construction Contract Clauses." Unlock the key to negotiating stronger construction contract clauses in this insightful webinar. Learn practical strategies to protect your interests and...
From a Claim to the Courtroom: How a Construction Dispute Plays Out at Trial Presented by: Emily Martin, Counsel at Saul Ewing, LLP and Josh Quinter, Principal at Offit Kurman Session Overview: The lawyers will present how a construction dispute is litigated by assuming the roles of attorney for the...
Join us for this essential seminar on the latest updates to the Davis Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), completely free of charge. Contractors will receive valuable insights to ensure compliance and avoid costly errors. The seminar will be conducted in-person exclusively for ABC Members. This seminar...
Join Brandon Clark and Maddie Remish, Attorneys at Saul Ewing LLP, as they speak at ASA Chicago's Lunch and Learn: Killer Contract Clauses and Important Legal Updates, including Retainage, Mechanics Liens, Sick Leave and Sexual Harassment Policies, & more!
“Substantial Completion” is a critical concept in construction contracts and one as to which parties often have contrary conceptions. Finding a definition of Substantial Completion acceptable to both the owner and the construction contractor on a project (not to mention one that aligns with the term...
Michael Metz-Topodas, Partner at Saul Ewing LLP, along with Rob Miller, Vice President of Safety at Keeley Construction, will be discussing Building a Culture of Safety Excellence: Best Practices, Metrics, and the Intangibles on July 25 at the University of Kansas 2024 Construction Safety Conference...
Introduction Following the hottest June on record and with temperatures rising as we approach the dog days of summer, OSHA recently issued a long-awaited proposed rule creating standards for heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor settings (the “Proposed HIIP Rule”). Created...
Gregory Boucher, Partner and Co-Chair of the Construction Practice at Saul Ewing, LLP will be among three other attorneys speaking at an upcoming MCLE | New England event. The topic of the two-hour program is Motion Practice in Superior Court - t ypes of pre-trial motions and what to expect when...
The Supreme Court’s highly-anticipated decision in Loper Bright Enters v. Raimondo overturned decades-old precedent requiring courts under Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. to defer to federal agency interpretations of an ambiguous statute. This ruling will have momentous...
Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code, first enacted in 2006, grants qualifying building owners or tenants of commercial buildings a federal tax deduction for the installation of energy-efficient features and systems in existing or new-build projects. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”)...
Flow-down (or “pass-through” or “conduit”) clauses are a common feature in construction contracts, particularly in projects involving multiple tiers of contracts. These clauses are intended to ensure the terms and conditions between the prime contractor and owner apply to all lower tiers of...