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Identifying Unfair Clauses in Construction Contracts

February 17, 2026 — Curtis W. Martin - Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

In 1979, virtually all projects were completed under form contracts. As I started practicing construction law, it seemed that most form contracts were generally fair. They were negotiated by industry groups and over the next 10-20 years they...

Reprinted courtesy of Curtis W. Martin, Peckar & Abramson, P.C.

Mr. Martin may be contacted at cmartin@pecklaw.com

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Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton’s Insurance Coverage Team Among Top Policyholder Practices in 2026 Guide

July 6, 2026 — Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

Hunton’s insurance coverage practice was once again recognized among the nation’s top policyholder insurance practices, receiving a Band 2 national ranking in the 2026 United States Edition of The Legal 500 for Insurance: Advice to Policyholders...

Reprinted courtesy of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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FERC’s New Order on Data Center Co-Location: What Utilities Need to Know

January 26, 2026 — Stephen J. Humes - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law Blog

On December 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a pivotal order to PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest regional wholesale power grid operator running the...

Reprinted courtesy of Stephen J. Humes, Pillsbury

Mr. Humes may be contacted at stephen.humes@pillsburylaw.com

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You're Doing Construction in Russia, Now What?

May 16, 2022 — Anazette Ray & Michael Vardaro - Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

In recent weeks, there has been a long list of companies, from all industries spanning from construction/engineering to fashion and hospitality, that have announced that they are completely severing ties with Russia, while a host of others have...

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Haight Proudly Supports JDC's 11th Annual Bike-A-Thon Benefitting Pro Bono Legal Services

July 21, 2018 — Stephen M. Tye - Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Haight proudly donates to the Justice & Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco’s 11th Annual “Ride for Justice” in support of San Francisco attorney Stephen M. Tye. This is Mr. Tye’s second year participating in the JDC’s...

Reprinted courtesy of Stephen M. Tye, Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

Mr. Tye may be contacted at stye@hbblaw.com

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How Technology Reduces the Risk of Façade Defects

March 20, 2023 — Ori Aphek - Construction Executive

The shell of the building is an onlooker’s first impression and crafts the architectural aesthetic, but it also plays a crucial role in enabling energy efficiency and protecting against the elements. Because façades are in direct contact with the...

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