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Oregon Senate Bill 426 Would Make Owners and Prime Contractors Liable for Unpaid Wages Owed by Those They Hire
Developers, owners, and contractors would all be wise to take note of Senate Bill 426…
Construction contracts are often loaded with industry and legal jargon, making them tough for nonlawyers…
Executive Summary: When disaster strikes: Navigating damage provisions in commercial leases
Commercial leases contain numerous provisions that impact a tenant’s business, including those addressing damage and…
Key Considerations in Subcontract Negotiations
Negotiating subcontracts presents challenges for both general contractors and subcontractors.
Wildfires and Property Insurance: Navigating a Shifting Landscape
As wildfires grow more frequent and severe across California, Oregon, and Washington, homeowners and businesses…
As the multifamily market rebounds (hopefully) in 2025, potential new tariffs on materials like steel…
On January 22, 2025, join me in Seattle, WA, for Bisnow’s Seattle 2025 CEO Market…
Arbitration agreements have become commonplace in construction contracts. As a result, a significant portion of…
Key Insurance Considerations for Commercial Landlords
Commercial landlords often focus on terms like rent and…
2024 Update to The Construction Lien in Washington: A Legal Analysis for the Construction Industry
Stoel Rives is excited to announce the 2024 update of The Construction Lien in Washington:…
As 2024 approaches, developers, builders, and designers are urged to reassess their insurance strategies, as…
California Expands Residential Tenant Protections to Certain Small Commercial Tenants
California has passed Senate Bill No. 1103, which extends specific protections traditionally reserved for…
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Ahead of Schedule focuses on legal matters critical to the construction industry, offering insights, analysis, tips and updates regarding the law of project development, design and construction. The authors have well over 100 years combined experience in construction litigation and contract negotiation, along with prior office and field experience in engineering, construction and accounting.