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In Ryan Eng’g, Inc. v. Mond Homeowners Ass’n, Inc., No. 14-23-00960-CV, 2025 Tex. App. LEXIS 1681, the Court of Appeals of Texas (Court of Appeals) affirmed a trial court ruling denying the Motion to Dismiss of defendant Ryan...more
Overview of Parking Garage Infrastructure and the Role of Structural Engineers - Reinforced concrete parking garages are a critical component of urban infrastructure, addressing the growing need for efficient parking...more
Many out-of-state professional engineering companies practice engineering in Connecticut and may not be aware of all the requirements to do so. Connecticut has certain requirements for corporations and limited liability...more
Duty, breach and damage are the three essential elements of a claim in contract or tort. Demonstrating breach of a duty is insufficient on its own to found liability. A claimant must demonstrate that the breach is the cause...more
Just as many national, local and company-specific clean energy and sustainability goals are aiming for carbon reduction or carbon neutrality by certain future dates, such as the U.S. federal government’s target of at least 50...more
Introduction: The Role of Roadway Engineering in Preventing Vehicular & Pedestrian Accidents - Roadway engineering is tied directly to what is known about driver needs and behavior during certain tasks. It is the role of...more
Under the previous UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly, minimum salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas were raised significantly and the 20% discount for shortage occupations were eliminated....more
On May 20, 2024, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (“MHRSD”) in collaboration with the Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs and Housing announced their goal of increasing the Saudization ratio in the...more
On May 7, 2024, significant changes were made to the procurement landscape for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms in Miami-Dade County. The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance No. 24-47, which...more
Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and...more
Issue: In Meyer, Borgman, and Johnson, Inc. v. Commissioner, the issue was whether the taxpayer’s (“MBJ” or “MBJ’s”) customers funded MBJ’s research activities. The court found that its customers did so, with the consequence...more
On May 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (draft NPRM or Draft) regarding the Commission’s equipment authorization program. The bipartisan proposal –...more
The roofing industry in the United States is prominent, with an estimated market size of over $25 billion annually, which covers various segments such as residential, commercial, and industrial roofing. Owing to its core...more
AN OVERVIEW OF THE CAUSES OF ROOF FAILURE - Collapses of wood-framed roofs are frequently reported in North America, ranging from simple agricultural roofs to complex roofs in industrial buildings. Controllable factors...more
Thanks to a partnership among the Morrow County Development Authority, the Board of Morrow County Commissioners, and the Morrow County Engineer, the county will get a new engineering facility that will reduce costs, increase...more
Notice of adjudication – how important is that? Included in a number of jurisdictional challenges to an adjudication award was a claim that the notice of adjudication was defective, in not complying with the...more
In Eric L. Davis Eng’g, Inc. v. Hegemeyer, No. 14-22-00657-CV, 2023 Tex. App. LEXIS 8899, the Court of Appeals of Texas (Court of Appeals) considered whether the plaintiffs’ certificate of merit, in support of their...more
The proposed regulations provide important clarity on the distinction between substantial and superficial modification for purposes of determining eligible components produced by the taxpayer, along with guidance as to...more
As part of its activities promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in Israel, the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) provides budgets to technology entrepreneurship projects to encourage and support their various stages,...more
A new federal law requires engineering business entities to disclose personal information and photographs of persons with ownership and control over their business. Why this matters for you. From Wall Street to Main Street...more
Japanese heavy-industries companies that typically act as contractors or suppliers on projects are increasingly invited to contribute as equity investors in the projects they construct or supply major equipment to, thereby...more
An article on NEC's practice note explaining how the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract can be adapted for use as an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract. NEC has recently published a practice...more
The AUKUS pact has geopolitical significance, including with respect to the strategic advantages it may offer Australia’s navy in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. Questions have...more
This course will cover: - Different types of engineering analyses - Steps in root cause failure analysis - The importance of the chain of custody - How a failure analysis lab can contribute to Subrogation matters...more
Join Bricker Graydon attorneys and distinguished experts as we cover a myriad of topics in a 2-hour, rapid-fire format webinar designed to provide you with valuable information that you can put to immediate use. More details...more