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Updates to ConsensusDocs 500 Agreement: Legal and Risk Management Highlights
ConsensusDocs recently published updates to the ConsensusDocs 500 Standard Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR). The ConsensusDocs 500 Series are commonly used on projects using the CMAR delivery method—where the Construction Manager...
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10 Preti Flaherty Attorneys and 6 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2026
Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys and six practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent across New England...
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Contracting for Warehouse Automation: Key Legal Issues in Hybrid Construction-Technology Environment
Warehouse automation projects combine construction, engineering, proprietary software, and automation systems, requiring tailored contracts beyond traditional construction or purchase agreements to address integration, performance metrics, and cyber security. Standard industry forms like AIA or...
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Problematic Contract Clauses - Minimizing Risk
IN TODAY’S volatile economic climate, risk management is critical. Problematic contract clauses can impact a company’s financial and operational risks. Tariff-related unpredictability, in particular, has underscored the importance of price escalation clauses, delivery timelines...
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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Super Lawyers
Fifteen Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers , including 8 Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas nationwide...
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How the New OBBB Law Impacts Construction and Renewable Energy Projects
The recently signed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces sweeping tax changes that could significantly affect construction businesses, energy developers, and investors. What You Need to Know: Immediate Deductions for Capital Improvements: The OBBB...
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Preti Flaherty Announces Attorney Promotions
New England law firm Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the promotion of three attorneys: In the Portland, Maine office, Alexandra A. Harriman has been promoted to Partner . Alex practices in Preti’s Litigation...
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Massachusetts Appeals Court Clarifies Risks in Candid Bidder Evaluations
Earlier today, the Massachusetts Appeals Court issued a decision that highlights how candid feedback about a contractor’s past performance can be shared without creating liability, if done carefully and in good faith. In B.C...
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US Court of International Trade Orders Refund of IEEPA Tariffs: 5 Things You Need to Know
On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order that could put billions of dollars back into importers’ hands. The case is Atmus Filtration v. US , Ct. Int’l Trade...