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How Construction Attorneys Can Help Entities Benefit From California’s Newly Adopted Potable Water Regulations

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Like much of the western and southwestern U.S., California has experienced drought conditions on and off for decades. Fortunately, the regulatory landscape is starting to catch up with water treatment technology, paving the way for states and localities to effectively create a new and reliable supply of potable water. Since 2010, the California State Water Resources Board (the Board) and the California State Legislature (the Legislature) have studied the potential use of an emerging water recycl

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Navigating the Solar Industry’s Path Through Tariffs and Growth

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In 2024, the solar energy generation industry experienced its largest-ever annual rise globally, fueled by China’s 44% solar output boost from January to November 2024. [1] Solar energy output also continues to expand domestically, with the U.S. generating approximately 283 terawatt-hours in 2024, comprising a 14.7% share of the global market.

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Troutman Pepper Locke’s National Construction Practice Named Among Law360′s Practice Groups of the Year for Third Time

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Practice Recognized for Major Deals, Litigation Wins in 2024 Troutman Pepper Lockes Construction Practice Group was recognized among Law360s Practice Groups of the Year. Marking its third year receiving this prestigious recognition, the firm was among only five to receive the 2024 Practice Group of the Year designation in the Construction category. We are proud of the repeat recognition, which serves as a great testament to our national presence in some of the most sophisticated construction pro

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Discovery (Disclosure) in US Construction Arbitration

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Accreditation: An extract from Thomas Reuters Practical Law. The full document is available at [link]. Troutman Pepper attorneys Albert Bates, Zach Torres-Fowler, and Jamey Collidge published a Practice Note explaining key issues in the discovery (disclosure) process of a domestic US construction arbitration, such as conducting disclosure in an ad hoc proceeding or under institutional rules, identifying the disclosure’s scope, and managing electronically stored information (ESI) and other disclo

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I Lived It: Litigator Provides His Perspective on Solar Warranty Claims

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Reposted from Solar Power World with permission. This article explores practical steps a solar array owner or operator can take now to better position itself to make warranty-related claims five, 10 or even 25 years into the future. These tips are based on my experience over the past year, during which I’ve handled two solar disputes — one that culminated in a two-week trial and another that required a two-week final arbitration hearing.

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Pennsylvania Appellate Court Clarifies Recovery and Service Requirements of Mechanics’ Lien Law

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The Superior Court of Pennsylvania concluded 2023 by issuing two opinions that clarify (1) the costs recoverable under the Lien Law and (2) the requirements for perfecting service of a lien claim. Two key takeaways are: A lien claimant cannot recover replacement and rental costs associated with equipment and materials not incorporated into the final structure; and Proper service does not require the person served to be in charge of the business, so long as a sufficient connection exists between

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P3s: Wave of the Future for Health Care Projects?

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As readers of this blog know, public-private partnerships (P3s) have long been used to develop public infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, tunnels, transit networks, convention centers and a host of other infrastructure projects. Can the P3 model also be used more extensively in the health care sector? In a recent article , Troutman Pepper’s Robert A.