This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. The well-known maxim among carpenters – “measure twice, cut once” – serves as a prudent reminder in the context of construction progress payments, which have become increasingly vulnerable to cybercriminal activity. Consider the following scenario: a joint venture contractor had been receiving progress payments via wire transfer from the [...] Read More

This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. Contractors who care about protecting proprietary company information and attracting and retaining high-quality employees (all contractors) should consider making noncompete agreements a part of their normal business practices. A recent failed attempt by the federal government to completely ban noncompetes reignited the contentious debate about the balance between freedom [...] Read More

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