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When it comes to public projects in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Separations Act is a major impediment to public entities that want to utilize design-build or engineer-procure-construct (EPC) project delivery models. In Pennsylvania, the ...

One of the most powerful tools in a contractor’s arsenal for obtaining payment on a construction project is a mechanics’ lien claim, which is a security interest that attaches to the owner’s property interest and “clouds” the title to the ...

Every contractor who bids on public projects in New Jersey knows the gut-wrenching feeling of spending weeks reviewing project specifications and drawings, performing site visits, attending mandatory bid meetings, and submitting a detailed bid, only ...

In this issue, you will learn practical tips to avoid or make the most of bid defects for New Jersey public projects. You’ll also get an in-depth explanation of why the design-build model is currently a no-go for Pennsylvania public projects and ...

In this issue, you will learn practical tips to avoid or make the most of bid defects for New Jersey public projects. You’ll also get an in-depth explanation of why the design-build model is currently a no-go for Pennsylvania public projects and ...

In the ever-changing COVID-19 landscape, enforcement of OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) remains uncertain. On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit further stayed ...

Welcome to the DMV Construction Law Series, where each month we examine a different set of legal issues important to contractors. In our third installment, we briefly examine certain key parts of Maryland’s Mechanics’ Lien Law that ...

What Does It Mean for Utility, Heavy Highway, and Transportation Construction? Last week, President Biden enacted into law the $1 trillion bi-partisan infrastructure bill following months of congressional negotiations. The Bipartisan Infrastructure ...

Efficiencies and construction are a natural fit, or at least that is the hope of contractors, owners, and designers. Since the first brick was laid, builders have been looking for ways to build more efficiently. To that end, the construction ...

Compliance Notes for Construction Professionals Amid Pending Legal Challenges Nationwide reverberations followed last week’s much-anticipated emergency temporary standard addressing COVID-19 (the ETS) from the Occupational Safety and Health ...

Question: I run an over-55 community. A resident has recently filed a discrimination complaint alleging that am evicting her due to her race and religion. First, her allegations are completely false. But, more importantly, I thought that since the ...

In Construction Dive’s article on the new federal COVID-19 vaccination mandate and how it is increasing small firm attractiveness to unvaccinated construction workers, Casey McKinnon explains that although small firms are benefiting now, the ...

On November 6, 2021, the  Although the Fifth Circuit’s jurisdiction covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, its decision places a hold on OSHA’s ability to enforce the ETS nationwide. However, given the relatively tight deadlines for ...

We are proud to continue our partnership with the American Heart Association for the sixth year in a row! On November 6, the Cohen Seglias team was joined by family, friends, and pets at the 2021 Philadelphia Heart Walk in support of the AHA’s ...

We are pleased to announce that Cohen Seglias is named in the 2022 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally for construction and regionally in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and New Jersey for various practice areas. ...

Earlier today, as directed by the Biden administration, OSHA announced an emergency rule requiring vaccination or weekly testing for companies with 100 or more employees. There are multiple aspects of OSHA’s emergency rule that are likely to be ...

Even the smallest entrepreneurs need some protection. Starting a business from a young age leads to tremendous lifetime impacts for a child and the community. A lemonade stand allows a child to apply communication and marketing skills. The business ...

An emerging construction industry trend, modular construction promises improved construction quality, greater building efficiency, and reduced overall cost—all objectives high among any contractor’s project goals. Investment leader Warren ...

Last week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a decision that affirms the Commonwealth Court’s ruling that the City of Pittsburgh cannot require landlords in the city to participate in the federal Section 8 voucher program, a huge win for ...

In Construction Dive‘s article on the material costs escalation disrupting the construction industry, John Greenhall explains how owners are open to discussing the possibility of including money for escalation in contracts. He said, ...