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I have been thinking of launching a leadership mastermind for construction professionals.  And this idea came to me over the past month as the world basically came to a complete halt—except for the construction industry, which has instead been on a...By: Burr & Forman

Many jurisdictions have allowed construction activities to continue through the COVID-19 pandemic. But the “stay at home” restrictions have varied from a state to state....By: Burr & Forman

As the spread of COVID-19 continues and the situation and circumstances surrounding COVID-19 seem to be changing by the minute, it is expected that the health and safety of people is on the forefront of everyone’s mind. ...By: Burr & Forman

There is increased pressure by federal, state and local governments to minimize gatherings. Many businesses encourage telecommuting in situations such as this. However, that is not feasible on a construction project. Commercial lenders are concerned...By: Burr & Forman

Contractor licensing violations raise serious concerns for all parties. For an owner, an unlicensed contractor may affect financing options on one end and the contractor’s entitlement to recover profits on the other end....By: Burr & Forman

They say that hindsight is 20/20. Who is they, anyway? The old proverb means that it is easy to understand something after it has already happened. In the world of construction contracts, preservation of claims made in hindsight does not always get...By: Burr & Forman

“Employer securities” in retirement plans have been the source of a significant amount of litigation under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). In general, “employer securities” are common stock issued by an...By: Burr & Forman

As the number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases climbs in the U.S. and across the world employers should prepare for practical and legal issues brought on by the disease. While these efforts are complicated by the fact that, to date, much is still...By: Burr & Forman

With the implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, it was only a matter of time before the IRS issued a new W-4 Employee Withholding Certificate form. Employers use the W-4 to determine how much pay to withhold from an employee's check...By: Burr & Forman

It goes without saying that in the world of construction contracts … words matter! There is language in the Goes decision that a cost-plus contract imposes upon the contractor an implied duty to incur reasonable and proper costs....By: Burr & Forman