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December 17, 2015 Holiday Greetings From Burr!
Making Headlines Fed Transportation Bill Funds 2 Major Alabama Projects (Source: Mobile Register, 2015-12-04) Sandy Springs Considers Disney-Like Monorail System (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2015-11-27) October Construction Spending Soared to Highest Level Since 2007 (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2015-12-01) Mall Owners Convert Struggling Malls into Other Creative Concepts (Source: The Wall Street Journal, 2015-11-24) Real Estate Investors Boosting Crowdfunding Efforts (Source: Reuters, 2015-10-26) Builders Considering Buyers' Pets When Designing Homes (Source: The Washington Post (free reg. req'd), 2015-10-08)
Applicants May Want To Skip Florida Sports Development Program Hot Topics In Construction Law The following are recent blog posts on Best Practices Construction Law, published by Matt DeVries. New Executive Order Requires Paid Sick Leave For Federal Contractors Cosmetic Defects Found To Be Basis For Termination Of Contractor For Default Provide Notice (And 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing A Construction Claim Risk Or Reward? Using Drones On Your Construction Project For more information, contact Matt. North American Builders: On-Site With Burr's Jason Nimmer In an article published in the November 2015 issue of North American Builders, Jason Nimmer provides insight on what it takes to successfully deliver manufacturing-
In an article published on November 20, 2015 by Law360, Doug Gartenlaub provides insight on Florida’s Sport Development Statute, which was signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott in June 2014. With the abundance of sports teams based in Florida, this statute offers funding for “the proposed construction, reconstruction, renovation, or improvement of a facility or the proposed acquisition of land to construct a new facility and construction improvements for state-owned land necessary for the efficient use of the facility.” However, a delay in decisions on funding for initial applicants has caused the City of Orlando to pursue other funding options, and newly introduced obstacles for future applicants may motivate other sports entities to follow Orlando’s example. Subscribers can read the article here. FIRM NEWS Lee Thuston Named 2015 "CEO Of The Year" By Birmingham Business Journal Firm-wide Managing Partner W. Lee Thuston has been chosen as a 2015 "CEO of the Year" by the Birmingham Business Journal. Thuston is the large business category award recipient. Winners were chosen based on their contributions to their companies and the community. Each category's winner was announced at the CEO Awards event held on December 3, 2015 at Regions Field. Thuston's practice is focused on economic development, business and succession planning, trusts and estates, tax law, and international law. He is a driving force behind Alabama’s
related construction jobs in today’s fast-paced building market. The article details construction of manufacturing facilities, technological advances in construction materials and the role green construction techniques play. Nimmer emphasizes the importance of the design of a project, “Frequently we see that when a contractor mobilizes to a site, construction drawings are still in the process of being completed, resulting in damages associated with delays to a contractor performing its scope of work. These delays often have trickle down impacts on the project.” OSHA Penalties To Increase In 2016
economic development and has played a large role in some of the state’s major manufacturing deals. 16 Burr Attorneys Selected Among Mid-South Super Lawyers For 2015 Nine Burr & Forman attorneys have been included among MidSouth Super Lawyers for 2015, and an additional 7 attorneys are recognized as Rising Stars by the publication. Only five percent of lawyers in the Mid-South region, which includes Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, are named by Super Lawyers. No more than two-and-a-half percent are named as Rising Stars: attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Cheri Gatlin was named as a "Super Lawyer" in the area of Business Litigation. John Lassiter and Christopher Meyer were named "Rising Stars" in the area of Construction Litigation. For a complete list of the Burr & Forman attorneys named among Mid-South Super Lawyers for 2015, click here. Matt DeVries Elected To The Board Of The AGC Of Tennessee
A little-noticed provision in the federal Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 calls for OSHA to increase its penalties to adjust for inflation for the first time since 1990. Read details in this Alert. For more information, please contact Ron Flowers and Scott Williams.
Matt DeVries, Chair of the firm’s Construction practice group, has been elected to serve on the Board for the Associated General Contractors (“AGC”) of Tennessee. He will serve a two-year term on the Board of the AGC of Tennessee. Matt will serve as a representative of the Board of the AGC of Middle Tennessee, the chapter of his hometown of Nashville. The AGC of Tennessee is the leading voice for the construction and building industry in the state. The association has a special emphasis on the needs and objectives of general contractors. More information about the AGC of Tennessee is available here. Matt represents contractors, subcontractors, design-builders, owners, developers and design professionals in the construction industry. His focus is primarily on construction and business litigation, with a concentration on health care and transportation industries. Matt is the author of Best Practices Construction Law, a construction-related blog focused on lessons learned, technology, project management and legal trends in the construction industry. Burr Bolsters Real Estate Practice With New Partner In Atlanta
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Burr & Forman announces the addition of G. Wilson ("Rocky") Horde, III as a Partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. Rocky joins the Real Estate group where he focuses on real estate development and finance. Within his real estate practice, Rocky serves his clients through acquisition, finance, leasing, development, operation and disposition for a number of areas including hotels, multifamily developments, resorts, golf courses, country clubs, stadiums, and marinas. He has more than 18 years of commercial mortgage-backed securities loan origin experience. Rocky earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Vanderbilt University and is licensed to practice in Georgia and California.
Burr & Forman Construction E-Note is a quarterly e-mail service provided by Burr & Forman LLP. The physical address for correspondence related to this newsletter is: 171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30363. (404) 815-3000. You are subscribed to this list as: Please note: This electronic newsletter is provided to clients and friends of Burr & Forman. The information described is general in nature, and may not apply to your specific situation. Legal advice should be sought before taking action based on the information discussed. Applicable State Bar or Attorney Regulations May Require This Be Labeled as "Advertising."
Making Headlines Fed Transportation Bill Funds 2 Major Alabama Projects (Source: Mobile Register, 2015-12-04) Sandy Springs Considers Disney-Like Monorail System (Source: Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2015-11-27) October Construction Spending Soared to Highest Level Since 2007 (Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2015-12-01) Mall Owners Convert Struggling Malls into Other Creative Concepts (Source: The Wall Street Journal, 2015-11-24) Real Estate Investors Boosting Crowdfunding Efforts (Source: Reuters, 2015-10-26) Builders Considering Buyers' Pets When Designing Homes (Source: The Washington Post (free reg. req'd), 2015-10-08)
Applicants May Want To Skip Florida Sports Development Program Hot Topics In Construction Law The following are recent blog posts on Best Practices Construction Law, published by Matt DeVries. New Executive Order Requires Paid Sick Leave For Federal Contractors Cosmetic Defects Found To Be Basis For Termination Of Contractor For Default Provide Notice (And 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing A Construction Claim Risk Or Reward? Using Drones On Your Construction Project For more information, contact Matt. North American Builders: On-Site With Burr's Jason Nimmer In an article published in the November 2015 issue of North American Builders, Jason Nimmer provides insight on what it takes to successfully deliver manufacturing-
In an article published on November 20, 2015 by Law360, Doug Gartenlaub provides insight on Florida’s Sport Development Statute, which was signed into law by Florida Governor Rick Scott in June 2014. With the abundance of sports teams based in Florida, this statute offers funding for “the proposed construction, reconstruction, renovation, or improvement of a facility or the proposed acquisition of land to construct a new facility and construction improvements for state-owned land necessary for the efficient use of the facility.” However, a delay in decisions on funding for initial applicants has caused the City of Orlando to pursue other funding options, and newly introduced obstacles for future applicants may motivate other sports entities to follow Orlando’s example. Subscribers can read the article here. FIRM NEWS Lee Thuston Named 2015 "CEO Of The Year" By Birmingham Business Journal Firm-wide Managing Partner W. Lee Thuston has been chosen as a 2015 "CEO of the Year" by the Birmingham Business Journal. Thuston is the large business category award recipient. Winners were chosen based on their contributions to their companies and the community. Each category's winner was announced at the CEO Awards event held on December 3, 2015 at Regions Field. Thuston's practice is focused on economic development, business and succession planning, trusts and estates, tax law, and international law. He is a driving force behind Alabama’s
related construction jobs in today’s fast-paced building market. The article details construction of manufacturing facilities, technological advances in construction materials and the role green construction techniques play. Nimmer emphasizes the importance of the design of a project, “Frequently we see that when a contractor mobilizes to a site, construction drawings are still in the process of being completed, resulting in damages associated with delays to a contractor performing its scope of work. These delays often have trickle down impacts on the project.” OSHA Penalties To Increase In 2016
economic development and has played a large role in some of the state’s major manufacturing deals. 16 Burr Attorneys Selected Among Mid-South Super Lawyers For 2015 Nine Burr & Forman attorneys have been included among MidSouth Super Lawyers for 2015, and an additional 7 attorneys are recognized as Rising Stars by the publication. Only five percent of lawyers in the Mid-South region, which includes Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, are named by Super Lawyers. No more than two-and-a-half percent are named as Rising Stars: attorneys who are 40 years old or younger, or who have been practicing for 10 years or less. Cheri Gatlin was named as a "Super Lawyer" in the area of Business Litigation. John Lassiter and Christopher Meyer were named "Rising Stars" in the area of Construction Litigation. For a complete list of the Burr & Forman attorneys named among Mid-South Super Lawyers for 2015, click here. Matt DeVries Elected To The Board Of The AGC Of Tennessee
A little-noticed provision in the federal Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 calls for OSHA to increase its penalties to adjust for inflation for the first time since 1990. Read details in this Alert. For more information, please contact Ron Flowers and Scott Williams.
Matt DeVries, Chair of the firm’s Construction practice group, has been elected to serve on the Board for the Associated General Contractors (“AGC”) of Tennessee. He will serve a two-year term on the Board of the AGC of Tennessee. Matt will serve as a representative of the Board of the AGC of Middle Tennessee, the chapter of his hometown of Nashville. The AGC of Tennessee is the leading voice for the construction and building industry in the state. The association has a special emphasis on the needs and objectives of general contractors. More information about the AGC of Tennessee is available here. Matt represents contractors, subcontractors, design-builders, owners, developers and design professionals in the construction industry. His focus is primarily on construction and business litigation, with a concentration on health care and transportation industries. Matt is the author of Best Practices Construction Law, a construction-related blog focused on lessons learned, technology, project management and legal trends in the construction industry. Burr Bolsters Real Estate Practice With New Partner In Atlanta
CONSUMER FINANCE LITIGATION ENVIRONMENTAL LAW MATTERS NON-COMPETE & TRADE SECRETS SECURITIES LITIGATION TCPA ADDENDUM TENNESSEE BUSINESS LITIGATION
Burr & Forman announces the addition of G. Wilson ("Rocky") Horde, III as a Partner in the firm’s Atlanta office. Rocky joins the Real Estate group where he focuses on real estate development and finance. Within his real estate practice, Rocky serves his clients through acquisition, finance, leasing, development, operation and disposition for a number of areas including hotels, multifamily developments, resorts, golf courses, country clubs, stadiums, and marinas. He has more than 18 years of commercial mortgage-backed securities loan origin experience. Rocky earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Vanderbilt University and is licensed to practice in Georgia and California.
Burr & Forman Construction E-Note is a quarterly e-mail service provided by Burr & Forman LLP. The physical address for correspondence related to this newsletter is: 171 17th Street, NW, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30363. (404) 815-3000. You are subscribed to this list as: Please note: This electronic newsletter is provided to clients and friends of Burr & Forman. The information described is general in nature, and may not apply to your specific situation. Legal advice should be sought before taking action based on the information discussed. Applicable State Bar or Attorney Regulations May Require This Be Labeled as "Advertising."
