Insights on Construction

President Trump recently announced new and increased tariffs affecting key construction materials. The on-again, off-again nature of the Trump Administration’s tariff measures are contributing to the economic uncertainty in the construction industry, including short- and long-term price escalation and supply instability.

In the fast-paced and competitive world of furniture and design, where partnerships and innovations flourish, but consumers’ attention is increasingly divided, legal disputes are increasingly common.

ArentFox Schiff’s Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force published its first annual report last year to help multinational companies navigate the complexities of forced labor laws in the United States and in countries around the world. Since our last report, forced labor enforcement has developed rapidly, with many of our predictions materializing in 2024.

As President-elect Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the construction industry must anticipate shifts in trade policy, particularly concerning tariffs. These changes are expected to have significant implications for various sectors, including energy and clean technology.

ArentFox Schiff has been nationally recognized with 35 top rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, which honors firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

Partner Marylee Jenkins will attend the Brand Strategy Summit USA on October 8, where she will lead an interview titled “Advancing the Trademark System: A Behind-the-Scenes Look.”

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 135 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2025, with two attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 70 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

ArentFox Schiff has been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 130 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2024, with an additional four attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 69 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

ArentFox Schiff has been recognized with 53 top rankings in the 2023 edition of US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.”

Holton-Arms, an independent college-prep school for girls and young women, has been awarded $2.5 million in damages from construction company HSU Contracting, LLC after the court upheld Holton-Arms’ termination for cause of HSU’s construction contract and claims for damages.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 121 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2023, with an additional six attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 40 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

The Federal Reserve will likely raise its target federal funds rate by another 0.75 percentage point as early as next week, according to news reports. Fed officials have already raised benchmark short-term borrowing rates 1.5 percentage points this year.

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Those in the DC metro area construction industry should take heed of a recent District of Columbia Court of Appeals opinion that sheds additional light on the District’s mechanic’s lien statute.

Twenty-five Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

Sixty-nine Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2022.

Following a challenging year due to the worldwide impact of COVID-19 and natural disasters, industry experts and economists are forecasting growth in the construction industry. Paused projects have re-started, restrictions have been lifted, stimulus packages continue to provide relief and a proposed

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Arent Fox is monitoring policy changes by the Biden Administration to provide timely analysis on how they could impact your business.

Twenty-four Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.

Fifty-three Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2021.

Over the past month, states and municipalities have been issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Project delays and work stoppages are increasing the likelihood of claims. In part three of our conversation with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross, we discuss ways to limit your exposure and mitigate claims that may arise related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your construction project is deemed essential, but how do you keep workers safe on the job site? In part two of our conversation with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross, we discuss critical safety requirements for construction projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.