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    Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (11/5/25) – Apartment Conversion Projects Surge, Targeted AI in Real Estate Increases and Hotel Lobby Urge End of Government Shutdown

    December 02, 2025 —
    In our latest roundup, government shutdown affects contractors, hotel construction stays flat, and more!
    • The total U.S. hotel construction pipeline stayed relatively flat year over year in the third quarter of 2025, while brand conversions saw record-high project totals. (Lara Ewen, Construction Dive)
    • Construction attorneys say some federal jobs during the government shutdown may require contractors to keep working, even if they’re not getting paid. (Sebastian Obando, Construction Dive)
    • The government shutdown has resulted in an estimated $650 million in lost hotel business, with each day of the shutdown costing the economy $31 million “in activity that would’ve been generated by hotel stays.” (Lara Ewen, Hotel Dive)
    Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Pillsbury's Real Estate & Construction Law Team

    VF Law Strengthens Litigation Practice with Experienced Litigation Attorney Andre Egle in the Seattle Office

    October 27, 2025 —
    Seattle, WA - VF Law, a full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that seasoned litigator, Andre Egle, has joined the firm. Andre has over 20 years of experience in commercial litigation, representing large and small businesses, as well as individuals, including builders, developers, general contractors, and contractors, in complex litigation matters. Andre has litigated cases that have involved a plethora of different subject matters both in federal and state courts. In his practice, he has been primarily focused on breach of contract claims, insurance coverage and bad faith matters, defective construction and construction management disputes, as well as cases that arose out of disputes with various real estate issues, such as employment discrimination, wage and hour claims, personal injury, covenants not to compete, and trade secrets. "We're pleased to welcome Andre to the team with his many strengths, including serving as a trusted advisor to clients," said VF Law Managing Partner T. Beau Ellis. "His diverse experience managing high-stakes matters makes him a strong addition to help our clients succeed in litigation." Before joining VF Law, Andre served as a litigation attorney in Washington state at other boutique law firms and in private practice. Andre has represented various community associations in litigation matters, including, without limitation, insurance loss and uninsured expense allocation issues, contract review, fair housing matters, breach of fiduciary duty, and more. Andre received his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law and his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Latvia. He is fluent in English and Russian. "It's an honor to be joining such a forward-thinking, agile law firm to collaborate with colleagues daily, and to utilize my extensive experience and strategic insights to obtain results that are sought after by the firm's clients," said Andre. "I am a steadfast, business-savvy advocate who always strives to resolve clients' legal problems in a cost-effective manner while being keenly aware of their business goals." About VF Law VF Law understands that legal matters are personal matters. We tirelessly advocate for our clients, utilizing our outstanding knowledge and experience to deliver positive results. Across numerous core practice areas, VF Law attorneys have built a reputation for their depth of expertise, personalized service, and bold strategies. We foster client relationships founded upon confidence and trust. Visit www.vf-law.com.

    Ball Janik LLP Welcomes Construction Defect Associate Miguel Bonnelly as Orlando Office Continues to Grow

    December 15, 2025 —
    ORLANDO, FL – Ball Janik LLP is pleased to welcome Associate Miguel Bonnelly to the firm’s Construction Defect Practice Group in the Orlando office. Bonnelly brings experience from a leading nationwide personal injury law firm, where he represented homeowners and homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and businesses in complex construction matters. From construction defect matters to drafting Chapter 558 notices and conducting hearings, inspections, depositions, mediations, and settlements, Bonnelly is savvy in providing effective solutions for clients’ needs. “We’re pleased to welcome Miguel to the firm,” said James C. Prichard, Managing Partner of Ball Janik LLP. “His experience representing homeowners in complex construction matters is a perfect match for our firm, and we are eager for his thoughtful, results-driven counsel that will make a difference for our clients.” Bonnelly is fluent in both English and Spanish, creating greater accessibility for firm clients. He received his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida in legal studies, where he had the highest overall GPA. While in law school, he served as a legal intern at a boutique law firm with a focus on real property disputes, estate administration, and breach of contract claims, and at Community Legal Services of Mid Florida, providing civil aid in the housing unit throughout central Florida. “I’m excited to be joining a firm with such talented professionals and resources that make a profound difference for clients,” said Bonnelly. “The firm’s focus on collaboration and track record for excellence and results make this an ideal opportunity for the next chapter of my legal career.” 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 50-plus attorneys and paralegals in 5 offices in Florida, with centuries of combined experience and capabilities. The firm has been recognized by Chambers USA, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, The Best Lawyers in America©, and Corporate International. Read more here: https://www.balljanik.com/.

    Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

    December 02, 2025 —
    Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC is proud to announce that Lisa Bondy Dunn and David M. McLain have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for their excellence in construction law and litigation. Lisa Dunn was recognized for Litigation - Construction, marking her first year on this prestigious list, while Dave McLain was recognized for both Construction Law and Litigation - Construction, continuing his inclusion in Best Lawyers since 2021. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC
    Mr. McLain may be contacted at mclain@hhmrlaw.com

    Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (10/29/25) – Office Market Bounces Back, Senate Passes ROAD to Housing Act, and CRE Embraces Blockchain

    November 03, 2025 —
    In our latest roundup, lab space real estate faces challenges, demand for data creates power brokers, the cost burden of sports stadiums, and more!
    • The U.S. office market is bouncing back, entering a growth cycle after years of fighting vacancies. (Joe Burns, Construction Dive)
    • Cities eager to tout privately financed sports stadiums are still spending big through tax breaks, land deals and public financing that shift costs back to taxpayers. (Vicky Uhland, Construction Dive)
    • The Senate passed a bipartisan bill on October 9 that aims to boost the nation’s housing supply with a wide range of methods. (Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive)
    Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team

    Don’t Ignore Prejudgment Interest

    February 02, 2026 —
    When it comes to contracts, there may be a clause that provides that untimely payments shall bear interest at a particular rate. Or it may be the statutory rate. That clause will come into play when determining prejudgment interest. In ANY dispute, prejudgment interest can be an important damages component that accrues from the date of the loss. Don’t ignore prejudgment interest. The Fourth District of Florida, in a construction dispute, maintained:
    “[I]f a plaintiff establishes that he sustained out-of-pocket loss, prejudgment interest must be awarded from the date of the loss. The trial court has no discretion regarding awarding prejudgment interest and must do so applying the statutory rate of interest in effect at the time the interest accrues.”
    Bensusan v. Design Engineering Group, LLC, 2025 WL 3466367 (Fla. 4th DCA 2025) (citation omitted).
    Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
    Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com

    Four Kahana Feld Attorneys Selected to 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers List

    March 03, 2026 —
    IRVINE, CA – Feb. 20, 2026 – Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that partners Jason Feld, Amir Kahana, Sharon Oh-Kubisch, and Manuel Ugarte were selected to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers® list. Jason Feld is a founding partner of Kahana Feld. He focuses his practice on the defense of homebuilders, contractors, developers, and real estate professionals primarily in construction defect, general liability, insurance defense, construction accident, and real estate matters. He also represents government entities handling construction, premises liability, general liability, and environmental claims. He serves as panel counsel for many prominent insurance carriers, as well as personal counsel to several national and regional homebuilders, developers, and general contractors. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Kahana Feld

    Massachusetts Construction Industry Continues to Wait While Prompt Payment Law Is Put to the Test

    March 31, 2026 —
    Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) heard argument in J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co. et al., a dispute concerning the state’s Prompt Payment Act (PPA). Although a decision has yet to be issued, it could potentially pose widespread implications for high-value private construction projects moving forward – and perhaps backwards. The PPA, G. L. c. 149, § 29E, enacted by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2010, has become a keystone in the construction industry. It was enacted to address, in part, downstream cash flow issues that tend to pervade construction projects by mandating a series of strict guidelines for submitting, and responding to, payment applications for private projects valued over $3,000,000. Amongst these requirements are set timeframes to respond to an application, as well as what must be contained in an application rejection. Critically, if an owner or upper-tier contractor fails to fully comply with all the statutory requirements in response to a proper payment application, the application is automatically “deemed to be approved” and payable. Significantly, however, this is not always the end of the line. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Catherine Maronski, Robinson Cole
    Ms. Maronski may be contacted at cmaronski@rc.com