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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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Understanding the Impact of the FTC’s New Noncompete Ban on Your Construction Business
A few weeks ago, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) attracted considerable media coverage when it issued its final rule banning noncompete agreements for workers in most circumstances and making existing noncompetes for the vast...
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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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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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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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Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Holds that Construction Defects Are Not Covered by CGL Policy
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...