In the construction world, there are a variety of bonds and two of the most used on projects are payment and performance bonds. These two bonds often accompany each other but play different roles during construction.

Memphis Partner Lucian Pera joins The Legal Tech Fund's Advisory Board and discusses the evolving landscape of legal innovation, from Management Services Organizations and Alternative Business Structures to AI adoption and pricing ethics. He explores how these trends are reshaping law firm structures, competitive dynamics, and access to justice for underserved markets.

A rare bipartisan effort brings much needed reform to U.S. shipping in an attempt to level the playing field through new regulatory authority that will impact ocean carriers, ...

Over 120 maritime industry leaders have urged Congress to reject the extension of the Trump administration's Jones Act waiver, citing evidence that it has failed to lower energy prices while benefiting foreign operators...

The first few months of the 2024 school year have seen a dramatic uptick in both real and hoax threats of school violence, estimated to be in the thousands according to a recent Wall Street Journal article.

Artificial intelligence is transforming arbitration practice, but questions remain about when AI assistance crosses the line into improper delegation of judgment. The American Arbitration Association has published new standards for AI use in alternative dispute resolution, yet these guidelines leave critical gaps about enforcement, proof of misuse, and available remedies when arbitrators allegedly rely too heavily on AI tools.

Adams & Reese Partner Trent Cotney discusses critical legal trends affecting roofing and construction contractors, including evolving contract terms, insurance market restrictions, OSHA enforcement, and reputation management strategies. The conversation provides practical guidance on navigating pay-if-paid clauses, indemnity obligations, and the changing landscape of storm-related insurance work.

But wait, the tax man has a little surprise. Downtown Nashville businesses are also required to pay a 0.50% fee on most sales, in addition to sales taxes.

The legal framework for civil unmanned aircraft operations over the high seas remains unresolved, creating a fundamental threshold issue for operators planning routes beyond 12 nautical miles offshore. While domestic statutory flexibilities exist, the Chicago Convention and ICAO Annex 2 requirements present compliance challenges that differ significantly from traditional crewed aviation.

On March 24, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) at the Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a proposed process to authorize novel space activities not currently or directly addressed by existing regulatory frameworks (Proposal).

Chaos is officially the perfect word to describe the situation around the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA").

A recent ruling in Texas has given insurers another arrow in their quiver when determining whether they have a duty to defend in cases where coverage may not exist.

On May 14, 2026, the United States Supreme Court unanimously held in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that a state-law negligent hiring claim against a freight broker is not preempted by the Federal Aviation...

Adams & Reese Tampa Partner and Construction Team Leader Trent Cotney joined Roofers Coffee Shop podcast host Heidi J. Ellsworth on Roofing Road Trips to discuss key economic...

The Texas Tax Code has an oft-overlooked provision that imposes harsh penalties against financial institutions that fail to strictly comply with a notice of freeze or levy issued by the Office of the Texas Comptroller...

There are many important issues for a business to consider when its leaders plan to lease commercial property as a tenant. Whether the planned new location will be the only location...

On February 12, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a significant ruling affirming that opt-out procedures—rather than affirmative opt-ins—can create valid consent to third-party...

On April 6, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit will hear oral argument in The People of the State of New York v. Citibank, N.A., Case No. 25-2105 (the “New York Case”)...

Paid family medical leave (PFML) is a hot button issue in workplaces for both employers and employees, and momentum for this benefit is growing.

Hurricane Francine proved to be a true reminder that hurricane preparedness is critically important.