Elaine Lee, a Partner in P&A’s Los Angeles office, co-authored a chapter for the American Bar Association (ABA)’s Fundamentals of Construction Law, 3rd Edition book. Elaine co-authored chapter 12, "Changes in the Work". The chapter discusses: Changes and Resulting Impacts Contract Clauses Addressing Changes Change Order Clause To learn more and purchase the book or e-book, click here. Read More

The Texas Legislature concluded its Regular Session and quickly moved into a Special Session. While political gridlock may dominate headlines at the State Capitol, lawmakers enacted legislation with significant implications for the construction sector. This update highlights the most important legislative developments from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. The 89th Regular Session convened from January 14th through June 2, 2025, [...] Read More

Mark Snyder, a partner in P&A’s New York office, and associate Kara Smiley, have written "Not Everything Flows Downhill (At Least Not In New York): The Importance of Understanding How New York Courts Interpret Subcontract Incorporation by Reference and Flow-Down Provisions," an article for Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) NYS. The article, published in the Summer 2025 issue of [...] Read More

Michael Branca, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Washington D.C. office, Abby Bello Salinas, Associate, and Patrick Greene, Jr., Of Counsel, have co-authored chapters in the American Bar Association (ABA)’s False Claims in Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition book. Patrick co-authored Chapter 3, "Elements of a False Claims Act Violation". The chapter discusses: Direct False Claims Act Liability Fraudulent Inducement Liability "Reverse" False [...] Read More

P&A partners Denis Serkin and Michael S. Zicherman, served as exclusive contributing editors and authors of Lexology’s Panoramic: Construction 2026 – US and Global guide. This guide, formerly known as Getting the Deal Through, provides a comprehensive international expert analysis in key areas of law, practice, and regulation for construction industry members, construction-related legal professionals, and business providers. For the complete guide, click here. Read More