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On Nov. 21, the Queen Mary University of London School of International Arbitration, in partnership with the U.K.-based law firm Pinsent Masons LLP, released its ninth annual international arbitration survey focused on international construction...By: Pepper Hamilton LLP

When an organization is considering a major strategic development, such as seeking new investors or perhaps even selling the business, there are critical corporate housekeeping and due diligence steps needed to prepare. But it is also a good idea to...By: Harris Beach PLLC

At noon today, the mayor is scheduled to announce that the entire District of Columbia will operate under an agency-specific telework schedule, with the intent to continue to deliver essential services and to keep critical systems and services...By: Cozen O'Connor

Half of the executives in our survey expect to do more deals if there's a downturn in 2020 than if there isn't. Dealmakers were optimistic heading into 2020. The coronavirus outbreak has changed things, but we believe that most of what we heard from...By: White & Case LLP

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

MAE. In any M&A transaction, a significant deterioration in the target’s business between signing and closing may upset the fundamental bargain struck between a seller and a buyer. M&A agreements typically address this risk through highly negotiated...By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

DXC Technology has announced it will sell its healthcare technology business to Veritas Capital....By: McGuireWoods LLP

Coronavirus is spreading and, while we cannot predict the scale of the illness and self-isolation, widespread disruption to contain its spread now seems inevitable. When human contact is not possible, how can those involved in time-sensitive, dispute...By: Dentons

Due to the strict deadlines and responsibilities of each party, one of the industries most affected by COVID-19 is the construction industry.  As COVID-19 affects countries all over the world and across all industries, many foreign contractors may...By: Dentons

Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. The Act amended 13 different pieces of legislation respecting municipalities and the land use planning process, including the various charges imposed on development,...By: Dentons