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“Successor liability”, is it a theory or distinct claim or cause of action? In a recent decision, Justice Sherwood analyzed the applicability of successor liability as a distinct cause of action, rather than merely a theory of liability in New York.  In Meyer v Blue Sky Alternative Investments LLC, plaintiff Meyer moved to amend his…...By: Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Change orders can quickly become a source of contention on construction projects and are often the subject of major disputes. As a result, it is important for stakeholders to carefully draft and negotiate the change order and related provisions pre-contract......By: Porter Hedges LLP

The European Union (EU)-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) governing post-Brexit trade relations between the U.K. and the EU includes provisions regulating EU/U.K. antitrust enforcement and cooperation effective January 1, 2021......By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

As we turn our attention to 2021, here at Hogan Lovells we are buoyed by prospects of a steadier economic climate for the year ahead. Many Southeast Asian countries have adopted a strict new norm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and with it the markets and economies have stabilized. The news of global vaccine approvals and its subsequent roll-out in the first half of the year looks set to bolster business. Please see full publication below for more information....By: Hogan Lovells

The Situation: The Australian government has introduced significant changes to its foreign investment review framework. The centrepiece of the changes is an enhanced review of acquisitions of property or businesses which are sensitive to Australia's national security....By: Jones Day

Michigan’s Occupational Code (“Code”) requires builders of residential structures to be licensed as a "residential builder." Under the Code, the definition of “residential structure” is very broad and includes almost any type of structure that can be considered a “residence.” Builders who construct a residential structure without a Residential Builder’s License are subject to sanctions, including being prohibited from suing in the State’s courts and from recording and foreclosing on a....

In December 2020, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) amended the small business size limit under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program (section 1101(b) of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act (Pub. L. 114-94, Dec. 4, 2015)....By: Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

As we have all witnessed, the COVID-19 situation remains incredibly fluid and presents unique challenges to the construction industry, which is an essential business in the Carolinas. On April 21, 2020, OSHA issued an alert containing COVID-19 safety guidance specifically directed to the construction industry....By: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

Presented by Cohen Seglias attorney Michael F. McKenna on December 3, 2020. Over the past few decades, the design-build delivery method has made a resurgence, presenting an alternative to the traditional design-bid-build project delivery method. In design-build, an owner contracts with a single design-build contractor who bears responsibility for both design and construction, affording the owner the benefit of a single primary contact as well as greater coordination between the design and...By:...

Presented by Cohen Seglias attorneys Matthew Gioffre, Lisa Wampler, and Daniel E. Fierstein on November 17, 2020 for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of NECA. 2018 saw the enactment of important changes to CASPA, a Pennsylvania law that helps contractors and subcontractors enforce their contractual payment terms. In this Western Pennsylvania Chapter of NECA webinar, Matt Gioffre, Lisa Wampler, and Dan Fierstein will review CASPA basics and highlight key aspects of the 2018 changes. They will......