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(Don’t) Go Fish

May 12, 2025 — Daniel Lund III - Lexology

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana faced significant discovery challenges in a complex trade secrets dispute initiated by a general contractor against several defendants, including former employees of the...

Reprinted courtesy of Daniel Lund III, Phelps

Mr. Lund may be contacted at daniel.lund@phelps.com

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Construction Liens and the “Substantial Performance” Doctrine

April 8, 2026 — David Adelstein - Florida Construction Legal Updates

In a recent case dealing with a construction lien, the driving issue was whether the air conditioning contractor “substantially performed” before recording its construction lien against residential property. The importance here pertains to the...

Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris

Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com

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NYC Billionaires’ Row Tower Could Need $160M Fix Amid Cracking

December 2, 2025 — Emell D. Adolphus - Engineering News-Record

A cracking and crumbling New York City tower could leave the building “uninhabitable,” according to engineers who estimate that a $160 million renovation might be needed to fix 432 Park Avenue's striking white concrete facade.

Reprinted courtesy of Emell D. Adolphus, Engineering News-Record

Mr. Adolphus may be contacted at adolphuse@enr.com

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Texas Voids Out-of-State Forum and Choice of Law Clauses in Construction Contracts

March 17, 2026 — Conor G. Bateman - Snell & Wilmer

The Texas Legislature amended statutes impacting construction contracts for projects located in Texas to declare any forum selection clause or choice of law provision “void as against public policy,” and mandate venue for any litigation or...

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Mr. Bateman may be contacted at cbateman@swlaw.com

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$17B Agreement Streamlines Disney World Development Plans

July 22, 2024 — Derek Lacey - Engineering News-Record

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts received the green light on $17 billion in development plans in and around Walt Disney World in Orange County, Fla,, garnering approval June 12 from the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD...

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California Court Affirms $1.8 Million Judgment Against HOA for Failing to Investigate and Remediate Water Intrusion

November 4, 2025 — Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

When an HOA ignores its duties under its covenants and restrictions, the consequences can be devastating. In Ridley v. Rancho Palma Grande Homeowners Association (Cal. Ct. App., Aug. 28, 2025, No. H052560), a Santa Clara couple secured a $1.8...

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