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1. Insurance and Reconstruction: A Guide for Property Owners Facing Wildfire Aftermath and Other Disasters

   “This is the worst-case scenario to prepare for,” said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, when talking about the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and the subsequent heavy rainfall. The aftermath of debris, mudslides and flooding has left a path of devastation, destroying both commercial and residential properties, displacing thousands of residents,... Continue Reading

2. OMG! Bruh 86s PLAs Under CICA—It’s a “W” for Fed Contractors!

   I am sure that my kiddos would understand that title, so shoot me an email if you get it! In a major win for open competition in federal contracting, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled against the government’s mandate requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale federal construction projects. The decision, issued in... Continue Reading

3. What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the End of Executive Order 11246 — And How to Stay Ahead

   On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This sweeping action revoked Executive Order 11246, a policy that had guided federal contractors on affirmative action and anti-discrimination measures since 1965. The new directive eliminates requirements for federal contractors to maintain affirmative action programs, reshaping the... Continue Reading

4. A Game of Texas Hold’em: How Texas Stopped Wage Increases for Salaried Exempt Employees Nationwide

   Construction contractors often have to deal with classification of employees, particularly those who work in the home office. Today’s guest post by Alexandra Shulman and Leah Lively addresses a recent court decision affecting the wage protection of employees under the the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). On November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas vacated a U.S. Department... Continue Reading

5. One-Sided Arbitration Clauses: New Mexico Court Decides Fight Between Contractor and Subcontractor

   As a single dad of seven, resolving daily disputes is a common occurrence in my house. Whether it’s whose turn it is to pick the next Netflix stream or who gets the last Crumbl cookie, disagreements are inevitable. Fortunately for my kids, they don’t need to go to an arbitrator or judge to resolve these... Continue Reading