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Understanding the EPA’s Latest Proposed Drinking Water Contaminant Monitoring Rule, Published in Law360

September 01, 2026 — Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6) represents another step in the federal government’s ongoing effort to identify and evaluate emerging contaminants in drinking water. The proposal would require certain public water systems to monitor and report on 30 unregulated drinking water contaminants from 2028 through 2030, while generating occurrence data that could inform future regulation and affect environmental, commercial, litigation and risk assessments. In an article published by Law360, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Senior Counsel, Ayodeji Ayolola, analyzes the scope and practical implications of UCMR 6, including the contaminants selected, the proposed monitoring requirements for public water systems, and the EPA’s continued focus on PFAS and related organofluorine compounds. The article also touches upon the potential significance of publicly available monitoring data for businesses and property stakeholders. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

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PSA: Be Sure to Document (Even When Time is Short)

April 14, 2026 — Christopher G. Hill - Construction Law Musings
Written change orders are a big deal. Almost all construction contracts (at least the well drafted ones) require written contracts. Written change orders are even important enough that Virginia law requires these provisions in residential construction contracts. Why are they so important? Because they are a “mini-contract” of sorts. They set the expectations, price, time, and work to be performed; work that was not included in the original price or scope for the project. Without this in writing, there will be no record of what the parties agreed to do. Does this sound familiar? Sound like its own contract? It should. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of The Law Office of Christopher G. Hill
Mr. Hill may be contacted at chrisghill@constructionlawva.com

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The Best Lawyers in America® - Ball Janik Attorneys Earn Multiple Recognitions

September 01, 2026 — Ball Janik LLP
Orlando, FL, August 20, 2026 – Ball Janik LLP is pleased to announce that 24 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The 33rd Best Lawyers edition recognitions are based on peer review and highlight attorneys across a range of practice areas. This recognition underscores the broad experience Ball Janik's attorneys bring to the firm's construction defect practice. "We're proud to be recognized by Best Lawyers again this year," said James C. Prichard, Managing Partner of Ball Janik LLP. "These honors reflect the expertise and depth of our team, our continued growth across Florida, and our commitment to providing strong counsel to clients in complex construction, insurance recovery, and litigation matters." Ball Janik attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® include: Keegan A. Berry — Construction Law Brian T. Crevasse — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Todd Demetriades — Litigation - Construction Joseph R. Fitos — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Megan A. Picataggio — Construction Law Jon E. Lemole — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Salvatore G. Scro — Construction Law Nicholas B. Vargo — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Kelly M. Corcoran — Construction Law Gabriel Z. Coelho — Construction Law Evan J. Small — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Franchesco Soto — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Phillip E. Joseph — Litigation - Construction; Real Estate Law James C. Prichard — Construction Law Ball Janik attorneys recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America include: Nicholas Passantino — Litigation - Construction Amanda L. Gonzalez — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Morgan N. Lester — Litigation - Construction Chris S. Tribbey — Construction Law Kyle Bugden — Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Brian Tannenbaum — Construction Law Kayla Mosquera — Insurance Law Natasha L. Biela — Commercial Litigation Elijah C. Waring, Jr. — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Greg K. Demers — Construction Law About Ball Janik LLP Ball Janik LLP is a Florida-based law firm offering construction defect, construction law, insurance recovery, and commercial litigation counsel, to its local and national clients. The firm was founded in 1982 and has expanded its capabilities, professionals, and geographic footprint. What started as a small firm focused on real property, land use, and litigation (known then as Ball Janik & Novack) has grown to a team of 70-plus attorneys and paralegals in five offices in Florida, with centuries of combined experience and capabilities. The firm has been recognized by Chambers USA, including for its construction law capabilities in Florida, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America©, Super Lawyers, and Corporate International. Read more at www.balljanik.com.

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Congratulations to BWB&O’s 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees!

September 08, 2026 — Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP is proud to announce that Partners Nicole Whyte, Keith Bremer, John Toohey, and Tyler Offenhauser have been named to the 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Notably, Nicole Whyte was also selected to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers list, an honor reflecting her outstanding work, leadership, and impact in the legal community. Associates Kevin Moore, Sukayna Jaidi, and Andrew Mathews are also being recognized as 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Our team is being honored for their distinguished service and dedication in Family Law, Civil, Business, Construction, and Personal Injury Litigation. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

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Traub Lieberman Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Chambers USA

June 29, 2026 — Traub Lieberman
In the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, Traub Lieberman has been awarded rankings in the following categories: Illinois – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer In the Chambers research, clients noted: "The team are technically very strong, responsive, and on top of their cases." Florida – Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer In the Chambers research, clients noted: "Traub Lieberman Straus & Shrewsberry distinguishes itself through a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, responsiveness, and practical risk-management orientation." Commenters went on to say: “The team has deep knowledge of Florida property insurance statutes, regulations and case law, enabling effective handling of disputes, appeals and third-party litigation." Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Traub Lieberman

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Seattle’s Residential Zoning Transformation: What Property Owners, Buyers, and Investors Should Understand

May 14, 2026 — Lawrence S. Glosser - Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
Seattle is in the midst of a significant transformation in residential land use policy. Longstanding neighborhood zoning patterns that historically favored detached single-family development are being reexamined in response to housing supply pressures, affordability concerns, and evolving state mandates. For homeowners, purchasers, investors, and builders, these changes may create substantial new opportunities. They also create a heightened need for careful legal and practical due diligence. While zoning reform can expand potential uses of property, it does not eliminate the many other constraints that may still govern what can actually be built. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Lawrence S. Glosser, Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC
Mr. Glosser may be contacted at larry.glosser@acslawyers.comLiability Coverage For Construction Claims May Turn On Narrow Factual Distinctions

Replacement of Gym Floor Due to Sloppy Paint Job is Not Resulting Loss

New Becker & Poliakoff Attorney to Expand Morristown Construction Litigation Practice

Insurance Law Alert: California Supreme Court Limits Advertising Injury Coverage for Disparagement

Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Rose at a Faster Pace in October

Care, Custody or Control Exclusion Requires Complete and Exclusive Control by Insured Claiming Coverage

The Miller Act Explained

Seven Kahana Feld Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026

Busting Major Alternative-Lending Myths

Claims Litigated Under Government Claims Act Must “Fairly Reflect” Factual Claims Made in Underlying Government Claim

Cincinnati Goes Green

Allegations Confirm Duty to Defend Construction Defect Claims

Catching Killer Clauses in Contract Negotiations

Recent Opinions Clarify Enforceability of Pay-if-Paid Provisions in Construction Contracts

Congratulations to our 2019 Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars

Insurer Not Responsible for Insured's Assignment of Policy Benefits

Pollution Created by Business Does Not Deprive Insured of Coverage

Discussion of History of Construction Defect Litigation in California

Indemnity Payment to Insured Satisfies SIR

Montana Federal District Court Finds for Insurer in Pollution Coverage Dispute

Coverage for Collapse Ordered on Summary Judgment

Automated Weather Insurance Could Offer Help in an Increasingly Hot World

New York Building Boom Spurs Corruption Probe After Death

Justin Bieber’s Unpaid Construction Bill Stalls House Sale

Philadelphia Court Rejects Expert Methodology for Detecting Asbestos

Diggin’ Ain’t Easy: Re
EPA Grants Arizona Lead Over Underground Injection Control Program

2018 Legislative Changes Affecting the Construction Industry

Car Crashes Through Restaurant Window. Result: Lesson in the History of Additional Insured Coverage

Massive Fire Destroys Building, Firefighters Rescue Construction Worker

Wendel Rosen Attorneys Named as Fellows of the Construction Lawyers Society of America

Plan Ahead for the Inevitable Murphy’s Law Related Accident

Specific Performance of an Option Contract to Purchase Real Property is Barred Absent Agreement on All Material Terms

Strategic Communication Considerations for Contractors Regarding COVID-19

Flood Sublimits Do Not Apply to Loss Caused by Named Windstorm

Banks Rejected by U.S. High Court on Mortgage Securities Suits

Tension Over Municipal Gas Bans Creates Uncertainty for Real Estate Developers

Prospective Additional Insureds May Be Obligated to Arbitrate Coverage Disputes

Liebherr Claims Crane Not Cause of Brazil Stadium Construction Accident

Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Super Lawyers

Lien Claimant’s Right to Execute against Bond Upheld in Court of Appeals

Wildfire Is Efficient Proximate Cause of Moisture Reaching Expansive Soils Under Residence

Before Celebrating the Market Rebound, Builders Need to Read the Fine Print: New Changes in Construction Law Coming Out of the Recession

Being deposed—not just for dictators! Depositions in the construction lawsuit (Law & Order: Hard Hat files Part 5)

Confidence Among U.S. Homebuilders Declines to Eight-Month Low

The Rise of Modular Construction – Impacts for Consideration

The Show Must Go On: Navigating Arbitration in the Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak

Yellen Has Scant Power to Relieve U.S. Housing Slowdown

Manhattan Condo Resale Prices Reach Record High

COVID-19 Damages and Time Recovery: Contract Checklist and Analysis

South Carolina Homeowners May Finally Get Class Action for Stucco Defects

This Is the Most Remote and Magical Hotel on Earth

Appeals Court Upholds Decision by Referee in Trial Court for Antagan v Shea Homes

A Lot of Cheap Housing Is About to Get Very Expensive

The EEOC Is Actively Targeting the Construction Industry

Fourth Circuit Rejects Application of Wrap-Up Exclusion to Additional Insured

Robinson+Cole’s Amicus Brief Adopted and Cited by Massachusetts’s High Court

A Permitting Base Checklist for Data Centers and Power Plants

Five Issues to Consider in Government Contracting (Or Any Contracting!)

An Upward Trend in Commercial Construction?

Select the Best Contract Model to Mitigate Risk and Achieve Energy Project Success

Dusseldorf Evacuates About 4,000 as World War II Bomb Defused

First-Party Statutory Bad Faith – 60 Days to Cure Means 60 Days to Cure

A Court-Side Seat: “Inholdings” Upheld, a Pecos Bill Come Due and Agency Actions Abound

Hunton Insurance Head Interviewed Concerning the Benefits and Hidden Dangers of Cyber Insurance

D&O Insurer Must Cover Mortgage Broker’s $15 Million Settlement of Alleged False Claims Act Violations

Urban Digital Twins: How Virtual Cities Could Help Build Smarter Cities

There's No Such Thing as a Free House

White Collar Overtime Regulations Temporarily Blocked

Where Breach of Contract and Tortious Interference Collide

Generally, What Constitutes A Trade Secret Is A Question of Fact

CDJ’s #9 Topic of the Year: Nevada Supreme Court Denies Class Action Status in Construction Defect Case

NJ Transit’s Superstorm Sandy Coverage Victory Highlights Complexities of Underwriting Property Insurance Towers

Why Hurricane Preparedness Isn’t About the Property

Construction Up in Northern Ohio

Nomos LLP Partner Garret Murai Recognized by Best Lawyers in America