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The recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision in Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc. (August 2024) offers important clarification for contractors, subcontractors, and insurers regarding the coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability...

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More Tariff Volatility – Tips for Implementing a Tariff Strategy

Having a tariff strategy isn’t optional anymore; it’s part of doing business in today’s market. Since the start of President Trump's second term, tariffs have been disrupting material pricing—and the volatility isn’t going away...

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Navigating Growth in Transportation Infrastructure Projects

Congress enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) on November 15, 2021. In the wake of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, demand for infrastructure construction is expected to continue...

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First Circuit Court Decision Highlights Key Insurance Coverage Issues for Construction Defects

Earlier this month, in Admiralty Insurance Company et. al. v. Tocci Building Corporation et. al , the First Circuit Court of Appeals offered important guidance on the scope of insurance coverage for construction defect claims...

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Massachusetts High Court Issues Important Ruling Impacting Prompt Pay Act

Earlier today, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an order in the matter of Business Interiors Floor Covering Business Trust v. Graycor Construction Co. Inc. This decision presents the high court’s first ruling clarifying...

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Actions to Take Now to Prepare for Potential Major Impacts of Proposed Tariffs

The change of administration has brought with it a number of proposed tariffs on a wide variety of countries and goods. These tariffs, if implemented, will have far-reaching effects on material availability, project timelines...

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Mass. High Court Clarifies 6-Year Statute of Repose Does Not Bar Contractual Indemnification Claims

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court just issued an important decision in Trustees of Boston University v. Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP . In short: the Court held that the six-year statute of repose for...