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The contents of this article are based on insights shared in the Fall 2025 issue of Highway Builder, the official publication of the Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC). In Pennsylvania, surety bonds are commonly used on public and private construction projects to ensure that work is fully completed and that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are paid […]
Assets are not always physical. Many of the most valuable assets a company possesses are intangible, including ideas, proprietary processes, and data. In the construction industry, one of the most important of these assets is job cost data. Contractors increasingly rely on cloud-based project management and accounting systems to track project performance. These software-as-a-service (SaaS) […]
Reprinted with permission from the May 7, 2026, edition of The Legal Intelligencer© 2026 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. When a construction dispute arises, one question almost always comes to the forefront: who ultimately bears the financial risk if something goes wrong? For owners, contractors, and subcontractors […]
On February 26, 2026, the Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division issued a “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” revealing its intention to revoke the Biden-era definition of “independent contractor” and reinstate a 2021 rule, with a few modifications. The Proposed Rule would modify the current standard used for identifying which workers are covered as “employees” […]
Since 1965, federal contractors have been required to take affirmative action to ensure that they are not discriminating against employees. The affirmative action requirement stemmed from an executive order (11246) issued during the Johnson Administration. That executive order related specifically to taking affirmative action to avoid discrimination on the basis of sex, race, and ethnicity. […]
We do not often highlight specific projects on this blog, but with the anniversary of 9/11 approaching, it seemed fitting to recognize two development projects in the area that will support our veterans. But first a little background: Given the recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Grants Pass v. Johnson, allowing the enforcement of […]
In the years following the Covid-19 Pandemic, the affordability and availability of homes has become a glaring issue in Pennsylvania and beyond, primarily due to rising interest rates, inflation, labor shortages, and an overall shortage of housing supply. In January 2024, housing listings were down nearly 20% and sales dropped more than 3% year-over-year with […]
On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a long-awaited Final Rule that addresses when a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (the “FLSA”). Under its new Rule, independent contractors are characterized as those workers who, as a matter of economic reality, are not economically dependent […]
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Represents construction and real estate clients in complex litigation. Advises on contract disputes, procurement, lien claims, and risk management strategies.
Represents construction companies in construction matters and litigation. Advises on proposals, disputes, and contracts.
Represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners in the construction industry, with a focus on the heavy and highway industry. Advises on contract matters, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
Represents developers in real estate and land use matters. Obtains zoning relief and litigates land use appeals. Handles commercial property transactions.
Represents clients in complex civil litigation and business disputes. Advises on land use, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel matters.
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