Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 4, 2018
Department of the Army finalized a rule adding an applicability date to the 2015 Rule (that never went into effect) defining “waters of the United States.”. United States , 547 U.S. There has been obfuscation of what “waters of the United States.” 715 (2006).
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 19, 2020
At worst, Maryland could have been criticized along with the Federal government and other states, for failing to regulate PFAS as a hazardous substance. But then, some days ago Maryland did what no other state (nor the Federal government) has done. actually 3 separate bills) expressly permitting PFAS (. It passed legislation (.
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Constructlaw
JULY 6, 2020
The United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (the “Board”) recently issued a decision that may be particularly pertinent in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 Additionally, the contract permitted the contractor to recover time, but not money, for excusable delays as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) 52.249-10.
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 8, 2015
2009) , the contractor involved in building a 53-mile road around the island of Babeldaob submitted to the Corps a claim for delays and additional costs incurred because of high humidity, rainy weather and moist soils encountered on the project. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations.
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
JUNE 7, 2022
As two recent Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (the Board) decisions involving contractor claims for COVID-19-related costs illustrate, the distinction between these two roles can make or break a contractor’s claim. As the Court of Claims in Jones v. The CO denied the claim and the contractor appealed.
Best Practices Construction Law
MARCH 5, 2018
Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. While the court’s decision focused on the type of allegations necessary to prove fraud on the FCA, the opinion is instructive to avoid FCA claims. Jesse Sloan v. 3730(b).
Construction Junkie
APRIL 30, 2020
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