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Last month we wrote about Virginia Senate Bill (SB) 550, which sought to amend VA ST §§ 2.2-4354 and 11-4.6 to prohibit the use of contingent payment provisions in public and private construction projects. Since then, SB 550 was formally enacted ...

Cohen Seglias is proud to announce that Michael McKenna is included among NJBIZ’ 2022 ICONS. The awards recognize local leaders over the age of 60 for their career-long dedication to their industries and the state’s larger business community. ...

In March 2022, Cohen Seglias celebrated Women’s History Month. In addition to our donation drive for Dress for Success, a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence, we sat down with the women of Cohen ...

and Jeffrey Valacer of Turner Construction At the end of April 2021, the “Design-Build Construction Services Procurement Act” (the Act) became law in New Jersey. The Act brings important changes to how publicly-funded construction projects are ...

We are in the midst of what has been termed the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” where manufacturing and other industries take advantage of modern advances in smart technology, automation, and cloud computing. 3D printing (also called “additive ...

In this issue, you’ll gain insight into the new trend of 3D-printed building and big changes to public design-build construction rules in New Jersey. We also highlight many new faces, promotions, and accolades, and, in honor of Women’s History ...

In this issue, you’ll gain insight into the new trend of 3D-printed building and big changes to public design-build construction rules in New Jersey. We also highlight many new faces, promotions, and accolades, and, in honor of Women’s History ...

Cohen Seglias is delighted to announce that firm managing partner George Pallas is among The Legal Intelligencer’s 2022 “Distinguished Leaders.” The award recognizes lawyers or law firm professionals who achieved impressive results and ...

“What’s that password again? Where did I write these log-ins down again? Was it this password or the one I came up with three years ago?” Consider the daily frustrations we encounter with the bevy of passwords we need for logging into work, ...

Michael Metz-Topodas returns to the Building PA Podcast to talk about contract management with the hosts Chris Martin, President of Atlas Marketing, and Jon O’Brien, Executive Director for the Keystone Contractors Association. In this episode, ...

Roy Cohen is quoted in The Legal Intelligencer about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s affirmation that poles, mast arms and pedestal bases are “traffic signals” and exempt under the Tax Reform Code. Cohen Seglias represented ...

Cohen Seglias is proud to announce that Lori Wisniewski Azzara and William Firth have been selected to serve on editorial advisory boards for Law360. The advisory boards, focusing on a variety of practices and industries, provide feedback on the ...

Many new businesses chose to establish limited liability companies (LLC) because of the protection from individual liability, the benefit of pass-through taxation, and the form’s inherent flexibility. Certain types of businesses will often create ...

When companies come under investigation, employees who were involved or otherwise knowledgeable of the conduct at issue often need to have their own counsel. This is because the interests of a company and the personal interests of an employee are ...

The Virginia Legislature passed a bill that, if signed into law by Governor Youngkin, would amend VA ST §§ 2.2-4354 and 11-4.6 to prohibit the use of contingent payment provisions in public and private construction projects. It states that ...

Mike McKenna provides insights for the Construction Super Conference on the types of supply chain/delay claim issues that he is seeing in the industry, and what trends he believes will emerge later this year. Mike said: The issues vary greatly, as ...

The Washington Post recently reported that new proposed Title IX language referencing transgender students should be expected from the Department of Education (the Department) this month. The reported proposed regulations will include this ...

Alternatives to Litigation in Divorce can be less stressful and less expensive Tri-State law firm outlines options on regional lifestyle show MORRISTOWN, NJ – Contrary to many beliefs, not all divorces need to transpire in a stressful court ...

We are excited to announce that our DC office is one of the Washington Business Journal’s 2022 “Best Places to Work.” The office, led by managing partner Paul Thaler, makes its first appearance on the list, and ranked ninth among the ...

General contractors can take steps to bolster their insurance coverage while cushioning their policies against rate hikes. Construction projects can be dangerous places; sometimes people get hurt and property gets damaged. Therefore, having the ...