More cars on the road means higher carbon emissions, and studies have found that more road actually results in more cars. In an effort to reduce greenhouse gases, Governor Polis passed a bill in 2021 that, in part, tied transportation
REAL ESTATE CONSIDERATIONS FOR WORK FORCE HOUSING
I always thought that we could benefit from a high school course on real life skills.[1] Things like “how to build your credit,” “how to calculate your taxes,” and “what portion of your income should be used for housing”
LITHC – It’s Not the Only Way to Finance Housing Projects. Benefits of Tax-Exempt Financing Work Force Housing Projects
Lien and Bond Claims in June 2024: Dates to Remember
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of June. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the
Tips to Ensure That Your Document is Notarized Properly to Avoid Rejections
Getting paid in the construction industry is hard enough. Don’t let avoidable notarization mistakes get in the way of your path to payment. This article will give you all the tips and tricks you need to know to ensure your
Court Must Determine Revised EIR Is Adequate Before Discharging Writ Overturning Prior EIR
An appellate court interpreted a writ that ordered an agency to vacate certification of an EIR in part and file a final return to the writ “upon certification of a revised EIR” to require an assessment of the adequacy of
We’ve Updated Our Statutory Construction Payment Forms
We got the productivity bug this Memorial Day weekend and updated and added a few new statutory construction payment forms to our library including forms the…
New Federal Rule Banning Noncompetes May Impact Construction Industry
In late April, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule, effective on September 4, 2024, that banned nationwide noncompete clauses—generally a binding contract that prevents a worker from competing with an employer after they leave its employ. In my
Navigating the Waters: A Long Island Community’s Response to the EPA’s PFAS Directive
On May 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and New York State officials broke ground on a clean water infrastructure project at Plant 6 of the Hicksville Water District, located in Nassau County. This groundbreaking step represents just
Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (5/29/24) – Megaprojects on the Rise, Agency Guidance for CRE, and an Upbeat Forecast for Commercial Real Estate Investment
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, summer travelers seek alternative lodging options, purpose-built wellness real estate investments grow, bonds backed by CRE debt hit are hit with losses, and more!
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