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New OFCCP Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing

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On October 2, 2024, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing, OMB NO. 1250-0001 (“Construction Scheduling Letter”)....more

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Room to Roam Act Becomes Law

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On September 27, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed California Assembly Bill 1889, the “Room to Roam Act.” The Act amends Section 65302 of the Government Code to add certain fish, wildlife, and habitat connectivity...more

Goldberg Segalla

What the Port Strike Means for Contractors

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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) went on strike this week which affects ports from Texas to Maine. The impacted ports are some of the main points of entry for construction materials, heavy machinery, food,...more

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OFCCP Publishes New Scheduling Letter for Construction Contractors

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On October 2, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has authorized a new scheduling letter and itemized listing for federal construction...more

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OFCCP Releases Revised Construction Scheduling Letter

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As its first official act of the 2025 Fiscal Year, OFCCP announced the release of a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for Construction contractors. The release follows the Agency’s February 2024 publication of...more

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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/1/24) – Hybrid Work Technologies, AI in Construction and the Market for Office...

In our latest roundup, commercial mortgage bond market in trouble, commercial real estate investments, pressure on mortgage REITs, and more!...more

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Delivering the Key to the City: Special Considerations in City Hall P3s

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A number of municipalities have recently issued, or are contemplating, competitive solicitations for public-private partnerships (“P3s”) to deliver new municipal facilities, typically as part of a transformative “town center”...more

Rumberger | Kirk

The Virtual Shift: Navigating the New Online Construction Litigation Landscape

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The landscape of construction litigation has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. Gone are the days of crowded hotel conference rooms for mediations and face-to-face depositions. Today, construction litigators find...more

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Owners’ Rights Pursuing Claims Directly Against Subcontractors/Vendors

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In construction disputes, owners typically deal with defects within the scope of work of the subcontractor or vendor by pursuing claims directly against the general contractor. The owner, however, may consider pursuing claims...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Construction Law Forum - October 16th, 10:00 am PT

We invite you to attend a complimentary virtual event hosted by Procopio’s Construction & Infrastructure Law attorneys, along with guest industry experts, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. This engaging half-day program will...more

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Legal Developments in Construction Law: September 2024

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1. SUPREME COURT PUTS COLLATERAL WARRANTIES IN THEIR THEIR PLACE - Can a collateral warranty be a "construction contract" under the Construction Act, an agreement for the carrying out of construction operations?...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

AI Data Center Task Force-Integrating Security from the Start

In response to the rapid growth of AI technology, the White House has launched the AI Data Center Task Force, a strategic initiative aimed at advancing the development of data centers. These facilities are set to play a...more

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Mastering the Art of Construction Dispute Resolution Clauses - A neutral’s perspective on drafting ADR agreements

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Many neutrals may assume that they have little need for skills in drafting dispute resolution clauses. If so, they are wrong. In fact, there are good reasons why all ADR participants—including the neutrals—need experience in...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 9, September 2024

Welcome to our ninth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. Building Code Legislation Becomes Law - Why this is important: Senate Bill 166, 2024 Building Code Regulatory...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

No 6. But No One Was There? OSHA Can Still Cite for Unsafe Work Conditions Where Workers Were Not Exposed

We often hear, “OSHA can’t cite me because I didn’t employ the injured worker.” Unfortunately, this statement is often untrue. Under OSHA’s Multi-Employer Doctrine, if you are an employer on a worksite where other...more

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California Extends PAGA Exemption for Unionized Construction Industry Employers – But You Need to Take Action to Qualify

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California Governor Newsom just signed legislation Saturday that will ensure certain unionized construction employers are completely exempted from PAGA lawsuits for the next 14 years. Thanks to AB 1034, construction employers...more

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[Webinar] Finish First When Others Around You Fall: Tips on How to Financially Protect Your Organization During a Project -...

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From a practical business perspective, you can evade disaster, protect your payments from others’ financial shortages, and avoid the pitfalls of another’s bankruptcy—and still end up first—with a bit of knowledge, planning,...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in October 2024: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of October. ...more

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The Importance of Construction Project Management for Building and Renovating Veterinary Hospitals

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A successful building or renovation completion is defined as one that is on time, within budget, and free of financial or legal complications. Veterinarians, as skilled as they are in veterinary medicine, are not typically...more

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Come & Take It: The Eminent Domain Podcast (Episode #13), Featuring Winstead Shareholder Tom Forestier

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Tune in to the latest episode of "Come and Take It: The Eminent Domain Podcast." Host Bobby Debelak sits down with Winstead Shareholder Thomas J. Forestier, a leading infrastructure and eminent domain attorney with 37+ years...more

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Assembly Bill 1034: Construction Industry PAGA Exemption Extended Until 2038

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Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1034, which extends the exemption from the California Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) for certain employees in the construction industry until January 1, 2038. This extension...more

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Looming Deadline for Developers - File By December 2024 Or Lose Tax Incentives

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There is a new tax incentive program in New York that in essence renews the now-expired 421-a program, but developers must file right away—by December 14, 2024—to gain these benefits....more

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Road to Recovery: First Steps for Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster - September 2024

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As you begin to assess the damage from the historic Category 4 Hurricane Helene that struck the Gulf Coast, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. Our firm has extensive experience handling a wide...more

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California’s ‘New’ Construction Stormwater General Permit—Time To Engage?

On Aug. 28–29, 2024, approximately 50 people gathered at the University of California San Diego Extension to learn about the California State Water Resources Control Board’s (State Water Board) reissuance of the Construction...more

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NLRB's Final Rule Restores Union Toolkit for Keeping Bargaining Representative Status

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued another union-friendly final rule. The Fair Choice-Employee Voice Final Rule (Final Rule), scheduled to become effective September 30, 2024, resurrects three procedural...more

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