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The article discusses the strain that the frenetic pace of real estate construction has put on core U.S. markets – particularly in New York – on the labor workforce, which in turn is causing banks to be wary about providing construction loans.

The first law, known as the Protecting Adjacent and Adjoining Property Owners from Construction Damage Amendment Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-243)...

Richard Dyer a partner in the New York City of Duane Morris reports that the deadline to register for the NYC Build it Back extended to Oct 31st.

Typically an architect is liable under its contract to the owner if it negligently creates a defective design.

Osceola County is considering significant increases in park impact fees for residential development.

The California Supreme Court recently ruled that developers – by including an arbitration provision under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) in Homeowners’ Association Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions ("CC&R’s") – may require that construction defect actions be resolved through arbitration rather than by jury trial.

Florida’s Second District Court of issued an opinion in Snell v. Mott’s Contracting Services, Inc. affecting construction claims of lien and arbitration proceedings.

The escalation of hostilities in the Gulf region has prompted infrastructure developers to examine force majeure clauses in their concession agreements, but the availability of relief depends heavily on specific contractual terms that vary significantly across jurisdictions and procurers. Understanding the intricate, multi-stage mechanisms within these clauses—including carve-outs, notice requirements, and time bars—is critical for developers seeking protection from regional conflict disruptions

Congratulations to the Illinois Governor's Mansion Association on the completion of the renovation of the Illinois Governor's Mansion in Springfield.

Ellia Thompson and Caythar Nene published "Governmental Support for Accessory Dwelling Units" in the December 2023 issue of Los Angeles Lawyer.

The U.S. Green Building Council ("USGBC") is now accepting proposals for education sessions at Greenbuild 2013 to be held in Philadelphia, PA.

Under Indiana law, all tort actions for personal injury, including construction actions, are subject to Indiana's Comparative Fault Act. I.C. § 34-20-8-1. Under Indiana's Comparative Fault Act "Comparative Fault Act", I.C. § 34-51-1, et. seq., the jury apportions fault for Plaintiff's damages to Plaintiff, each defendant and each non-party identified in the pleadings.

The amount of a mechanic’s lien in California is generally the lesser of: 1) the reasonable value of the work; or 2) the price agreed upon in the lien claimant’s contract.

Earlier this month, New York Governor Hochul's executive budget introduced a proposal for an updated 421-a Real Estate Tax Exemption Program.

In his weekly Realty Law Digest column (subscription required), Scott Mollen analyzes three cases.

In his weekly Realty Law Digest column, Scott Mollen analyzes For The People Theaters of N.Y. v. City of New York, where a city zoning amendment governing adult establishments was found to be unconstitutional.

Anna DeMaggio (Associate-Houston) authored "Ramifications of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry in Texas," which appeared in the Summer 2020 edition of Construction Claims, a publication of CLM.

Seyfarth's Jiten G. Patel, member of the firm's Real Estate department in Atlanta, was elected to The South Asian Bar Association of Georgia (SABAGA).