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A construction contract is generally defined as an agreement between a builder and an owner for the construction or improvement of a building, structure, or other infrastructure. Because the work…
Read MoreIntroduction The imposition of new tariffs can create significant challenges for federal government contractors. Tariffs on imported goods such as steel, aluminum, and other materials may lead to higher procurement…
Read MoreAs the name implies, flow-down clauses seek to “flow” (i.e., allocate) obligations and risk from one contract tier to the next. The ostensible purpose is to ensure that the respective…
Read MoreOverview of Executive Order 14173 Federal contractors, subcontractors and grantees have until April 21, 2025, to comply with President Trump’s Executive Order (“EO”) 14173 entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring…
Read MoreConsensusDocs recently introduced noteworthy updates to its most used prime and subcontract agreements, detailed here. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the revisions made to the short…
Read MoreBy: Jeanne M. Harrison Associate, Smith Currie & Hancock LLP. Negotiating Material Escalation Clauses I recently bought a new home. One thing I noticed during my house search: new homes are…
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