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2025 Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference – “Taking Subs from Struggles to Success: How to Overcome Subcontractor Defaults in Today’s Market”

Jan

27

Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Start Date: January 27, 2025

End Date: January 27, 2025

Start Time: 4:30 pm et

End Time: 6:00 pm et

Speaker(s): Adam P. Handfinger,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Subcontractor defaults are on the rise, even among firms with a long-standing reputation for financial stability. What’s driving this trend, and how can these challenges be identified early and resolved collaboratively to reduce costs, delays, and quality impacts? Join Adam P. Handfinger, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Miami office, for an in-depth discussion with industry leaders on practical strategies to identify, [...] Read More

2025 Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference – “A Deep Dive into Damages: Show Me the Money!”

Jan

28

Location: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

Start Date: January 28, 2025

End Date: January 28, 2025

Start Time: 10:00 am et

End Time: 11:00 am et

Speaker(s): Gregory H. Chertoff,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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Winning a construction dispute requires proving not only liability but also the damages incurred. Join Gregory H. Chertoff, Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s New York office, as he explores key categories of construction damages and real-time strategies for documentation. Gain practical insights from real case studies to strengthen your claims and secure entitlements. This interactive session will equip attendees [...] Read More

Chicagoland AGC – Tariffs Webinar: What Contractors Need to Know Now

Feb

04

Location: Webinar

Start Date: February 4, 2025

End Date: February 4, 2025

Start Time: 12:00 pm cst

End Time: 1:00 pm cst

Speaker(s): Edward O. Pacer, Gregory A. Eichorn,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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The new administration in Washington has signaled a significant increase in the use of tariffs as a tool to influence U.S. international trade policy. This shift raises serious concerns for the construction industry, as contractors may face heightened risks, including: Uncertainty in pricing Stockpiling of materials Fluctuations in available supplies Outdated or inadequate contract provisions Join Edward O. Pacer, Managing [...] Read More

AAA-ICDR iLaw Conference – “International Construction Arbitration: Infrastructure Projects with Sovereigns”

Feb

07

Location: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel

Start Date: February 7, 2025

End Date: February 7, 2025

Start Time: 3:15 pm est

End Time: 4:25 pm est

Speaker(s): Jerry P. Brodsky,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

Join Jerry P. Brodsky, Partner and Director of Peckar & Abramson’s Latin American Practice, for a discussion on international construction arbitration and conflict management for infrastructure projects involving sovereign entities. Explore dispute resolution options for international projects, focusing on challenges when dealing with sovereign parties. The panel will address the impact of common law vs. civil law traditions, limitations on information [...] Read More

2025 GWIC New York – “Riding the Waves: Navigating the Uncertain Waters of Diversity Initiatives”

Feb

25

Location: The Westin New York at Times Square

Start Date: February 25, 2025

End Date: February 25, 2025

Start Time: 9:20 am est

End Time: 9:50 am est

Speaker(s): Kim Altsuler, Melinda S. Gentile, Jennifer Harris,

Practice Area(s): Construction & Infrastructure,

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In Summer 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race can no longer be a factor in admissions at colleges receiving federal funds. This landmark decision has sparked a surge of lawsuits challenging DE&I initiatives, hiring practices, and minority/women-owned/disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) programs across industries.   Join Melinda S. Gentile (Of Counsel, Miami), Kim Altsuler (Co-Managing Partner, Houston), and Jennifer [...] Read More