When two parties negotiate a contract, they generally are more focused on a positive outcome than the "what-ifs" that might occur during the course of the relationship. While many contracts are placed ...

Since February 2025, numerous tariffs affecting the construction industry have been announced, imposed, and paused. These tariffs present a problem for parties drafting and negotiating construction ...

The tariffs enacted and proposed by the Trump administration have created a cause for concern among industries worldwide, and the construction sector is no exception. Imported goods are often ...

Originally published by Matthew DeVries on Best Practices Construction Law blog. In construction contracts, parties attempt to use plain and ordinary words to describe their respective obligations. As ...

An upcoming program will focus on construction contracts, liens and legal remedies for people in the building industry. The program, presented by the Association of Women Contractors, is set for ...

Series on Contracting Challenges: Understanding Contract Playbooks Playbooks help simplify contracting because they are used in conjunction with contract templates. Playbooks can take many forms; ...

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has launched sweeping reforms aimed at eliminating waste, streamlining procurement and reallocating federal funds away from underperforming or redundant ...

Regardless of the business you are in, even the simplest deals can often require you to enter into a legal contract. Any contract you use must meet specific legal standards, and must contain necessary ...