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Flatiron Said Disputed Concrete Mix Cost Millions on Large Caltrans Project

June 22, 2026 — Elaine Silver & Richard Korman - Engineering News-Record
For awhile in 2023, part of the California Dept. of Transportation's (Caltrans) Fix 50 HOV lane and resurfacing project in Sacramento itself needed to be fixed. Reprinted courtesy of Elaine Silver, Engineering News-Record and Richard Korman, Engineering News-Record Mr. Korman may be contacted at kormanr@enr.com Read the full story...

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No Ink, No Problem: When Employees and Agents Can Enforce Arbitration Agreements

August 11, 2026 — Jordan Heath & Jacob Morrison - ConsensusDocs
Arbitration is a fundamental component of modern construction contracting. Many in the industry recognize the potential benefits and protections arbitration can provide to the business in the event of a dispute. But an important question many contracts do not address is: who does the arbitration agreement cover? Does it include the business entity only, or the individuals acting on behalf of the entity? As courts have long recognized, entities can generally only act through their employees, representatives, or agents.[1] This article discusses the circumstances in which an agent may rely on an arbitration provision entered by its employer. This is known as the agency doctrine. Reprinted courtesy of Jordan Heath, Associate, Jones Walker LLP and Jacob Morrison, Law Student University of Georgia, Jones Walker LLP Read the full story...
Mr. Heath may be contacted at jheath@joneswalker.com

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Ohio Supreme Court Blocks Ballot Measure Targeting $4B AWS Data Center

October 26, 2026 — Bryan Gottlieb - Engineering News-Record
Ohio's High Court on Sept. 18 blocked a ballot measure that could have imposed new operating restrictions and citizen lawsuits on a planned $4-billion Amazon Web Services data center campus in Wilmington, about 35 miles southeast of Dayton. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Bryan Gottlieb, Engineering News-Record
Mr. Gottlieb may be contacted at gottliebb@enr.com

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Segal McCambridge Shareholders and Associates Recognized in 2027 Best Lawyers in America®

September 01, 2026 — Segal McCambridge
Segal McCambridge is pleased to announce that 24 firm shareholders and associates have been recognized in the 2027 editions of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through a trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For more than four decades, its Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion.    "This Best Lawyers recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the caliber of advocacy our attorneys bring to clients every day, across a wide range of practice areas," said Jason P. Eckerly, Segal McCambridge Managing Shareholder. "We are proud to see so many of our colleagues honored for their legal skills, dedication, and professionalism. This continued recognition underscores the strength of our national platform and the depth of talent across our firm." Segal McCambridge's attorneys named in Best Lawyers in America® include: Jason P. Eckerly; Chicago, IL; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Scott R. Emery; New York, NY; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants Jay Evans; Pittsburgh, PA; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Richard H. Glucksman; Los Angeles, CA; Construction Law Nathan R. Horne; Austin, TX; Construction Law; Litigation - Construction Alice Sacks Johnston; Pittsburgh, PA; Commercial Litigation; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Patrick M. Kemp; Austin, TX; Litigation - Insurance Mitchell P. Morinec; Chicago, IL; Commercial Litigation Anthony J. Sbarra, Jr.; Milton, MA; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Alan J. Taylor; Southfield, MI; Litigation - Construction; Real Estate Law Kenneth P. Williams; Southfield, MI; Insurance Law; Litigation - Insurance; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants David J. Yates; Southfield, MI; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Segal McCambridge's attorneys named in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® include: Masood Syed Ali; Chicago, IL; Labor and Employment Law - Management Mari Bryn Dowdy; Austin, TX; Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Chaniece M. Hill; Chicago, IL; Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Mandy Kolodkin; Indianapolis, IN; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Jeffrey M. Marchese; New York, NY; Litigation - Construction Courtney C. McLaren; Memphis, TN; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Benjamin J. Nellans; Chicago, IL; Commercial Litigation Christopher P. Norton; Los Angeles, CA; Commercial Litigation Nelson T. Rainey; Memphis, TN; Family Law; Health Care Law; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Nicholas E. Richardson; Tampa, FL; Insurance Law Jordan B. Rosenberg; Philadelphia, PA; Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Ian M. Sadler; Austin, TX; Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law About Best Lawyers® Best Lawyers® is an elite global network of legal professionals recognized through trusted, peer-reviewed distinction. For over four decades, its Purely Peer Review® methodology has upheld the principle that recognition should be earned through the opinions of fellow attorneys, not marketing influence or paid listings. Each year, millions of confidential evaluations are collected worldwide, contributing to one of the legal industry's most rigorous and trusted vetting processes. Only about 5% of lawyers in the United States and 3% globally are recognized, reflecting the selectivity and credibility of the results. No fees are accepted for consideration or inclusion, maintaining the integrity and independence of all recognitions. For more information, visit: www.bestlawyers.com. About Segal McCambridge Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a firm with more than 20 offices nationwide. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals, across the United States in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation
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