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Universities have utilized public-private partnerships (P3s) in recent years to facilitate various types of campus construction projects, including campus housing, specialized facilities, utility systems and even overall campus expansions. Utilizing P3s for campus improvements has allowed universities to deliver important projects and leverage private industry expertise while shifting capital cost investments to the private sector....By: Nossaman LLP

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a composite index derived from monthly report surveys from American Institute of Architects (AIA) member firms located throughout the United States reporting on construction project activity the AIA refers to as “Work-on-the-Boards” (projects in the planning and design processes).  The data is compiled…...By: Vandeventer Black LLP

The policy directive for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs (collectively, “SBIR”) will be updated, effective October 1, 2020, to ensure that SBIR contracting benefits for participating firms are preserved, even if the participating entity pursues a merger or acquisition. This policy clarification is beneficial to SBIR firms who are considering or may in the future consider being acquired......By: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.

It seems that it is impossible to talk to any fund today without learning that a SPAC is planned or in process. SPACs are vehicles for taking companies public in a way that is potentially more efficient and quicker than a conventional direct or underwritten public offering. For all the enthusiasm for SPACs, however, there is little discussion of the potential for liability. There are conflicts and risks inherent in the typical SPAC which are little discussed. In fact, the SEC recently...By: ...

On September 21, 2020, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that it has approved the development of a generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) for the construction and operation of advanced nuclear reactors using a technology-neutral, plant parameter envelope (PPE) approach, and that the GEIS should be codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. The NRC decision memorializes the Commission’s commitment to follow through on a proposal that Pillsbury attorneys and firm client....

Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best practices for project documentation, the risks of unforseen site conditions, delays and lost productivity claims, and the design professional's standard of care - Strategies to address damage and claims - Tools to analyze, prepare for, and defend against claims for...

Nieves v. Insight Building Co., LLC, C.A. No. 2019-0464-SG (Del. Ch. Aug. 4, 2020) - The Court of Chancery used an unlikely vehicle — a dispute over stormwater drainage — to further explain the limits of common law fiduciary duties. Plaintiffs/Homeowners experienced drainage issues and brought several claims against their builder, as well as the developer (“Developer”) from which the builder had purchased lots....By: Morris James LLP

This episode is part of a special podcast series discussing “The Future of Health Care: Health Care Delivery and Consolidation Trends in 2020 and Beyond.” Join attorney Gary Herschman as he speaks with Darren Black, Managing Director, Summit Partners, about how health care delivery will change in the years to come and how these changes will impact acquisition and development strategies and future consolidation trends moving forward. Here’s a preview of some of what you’ll hear: “From...By...

Contractors performing work in California are required to be licensed by the California State License Board (“CSLB”). Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §7065. Except for sole proprietors, contractors are typically licensed through “qualifiers,” i.e., officers or employees who take a licensing exam and meet other requirements to become licensed on behalf of the contractor’s company. Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including c...

We are delighted to announce the launch of the second edition of our Private Equity Trends Monitor, which provides you with an up-to-date overview of the latest and anticipated trends across the European private equity sector in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Europe Private Equity team is closely following the development of COVID-19 and its impact on PE deal activity. Our lawyers on the ground in each of our core markets will regularly monitor and assess the situation and report on...B...