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Getting the Deal Through – Construction 2024

Published Date: June 21, 2023

Partner and director of Peckar & Abramson’s Latin American practice, Jerry P. Brodsky, and partner Michael S. Zicherman served as contributing co-editors and contributing co-authors of Lexology's Getting the Deal Through - Construction 2024, which provides members of the construction industry, construction-related legal, and business providers with international expert analysis in key areas of law, practice, and regulation. In addition [...] Read More

Maryland Construction Law Deskbook – “Construction Technology”

Published Date: June 19, 2023

Paul F. Williamson, senior associate in P&A’s Washington, D.C. office, co-authored "Construction Technology," an individual chapter of Maryland Construction Law Deskbook, Third Edition. This chapter discusses the following: New and emerging technologies deployed in contraction Legal issues related to emerging technology Insuring technology-related risks; and more! To learn more and purchase the deskbook, click here. Read More

Texas Shortens Cut-Off Date for Suits Against Homebuilders Who Provide a 6-Year Written Warranty

Authors: Kim Altsuler,

Published Date: June 19, 2023

Summary of the new law as it pertains to builders of new homes: The existing 10-year statute of repose for builders of new homes (the ultimate cut-off date for filing suit) has been shortened to 6 years if the builder provides a 1-2-6 written warranty (1-year workmanship and materials; 2-year plumbing, electrical and HVAC; 6-year structural). Extended time to bring [...] Read More

Payment Bonds

Authors: Kellie M. Ros,

Published Date: June 15, 2023

This article was written for the Texas Contractor and first appeared here. A payment bond guarantees payment of subcontractors, laborers, and suppliers on a project. Payment bonds are required on public projects for prime contracts (the contract between the general contractor and governmental entity) greater than $25,000. But they are common on private projects as well, where they not only [...] Read More

Deescalating Hyper Escalation

Published Date: June 5, 2023

Paul F. Williamson, senior associate in P&A’s Washington, D.C. office, has written "Deescalating Hyper Escalation," an article for Construction Executive. This article discusses how legislation at the federal and state levels would address record materials price increases in public procurement. The full article can be read here. Read More