Congratulations, you have just been awarded a big contract. You have beaten out your competition and this project will show case your company’s talents and dedication to the industry. You have mobilized your crew and you are ready to get to work. Then you get the notice from the owner that the project is canceled, and you are terminated for convenience. This is far from convenient for you, but what choice do you have? […]
On 2 October 2018, the Singapore Parliament passed amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (the “SOP Act”). The objectives of the amendments to the SOP Act are threefold:
First, to expand and clarify the scope of the application of the SOP Act;
Second, to enhance the handling of payment claims and payment responses; and
Third, to improve the administration of the adjudication process.
These amendments are helpful to both employers […]
According to recent media stories, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that he is directing his Department of City Planning (DCP) to study expanding regulations prohibiting as-of-right development of hotels throughout the City. If such a proposal were adopted, it would likely be similar to other recent actions taken that prohibit development of hotels in certain areas without first obtaining a special permit through New York City’s lengthy Uniform Land Use […]