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

Gary Stein, Co-Managing Partner of P&A's Miami office, was recently quoted in "Unprecedented Times: An Interview Panel With 2025 Top Construction Law Firms," an article written by Construction Executive. This article highlights various topics ranging from rethinking repose laws to the impact of ICE and migrant workers on construction sites, the Trump administration's changes to the legal landscape, and the [...] Read More

This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. Design‐build has continued its steady ascent in both the private and public spheres, revolutionizing how stakeholders approach construction projects. By melding design and construction responsibilities into a single point of responsibility, design‐build can streamline project delivery and reduce administrative inefficiencies. Yet, this consolidated approach does not immunize participants from [...] Read More

Last December, President Biden signed into law the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (“NDAA”). Within the NDAA is the Administrative False Claims Act (“AFCA”), which replaces the seldom used Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 (the “PFCRA”). The PFCRA allowed government agencies to initiate administrative proceedings on claims up to [...] Read More