Anthony LaPlaca, Construction partner in Seyfarth’s Boston office, was chosen as a Go-To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW) for 2025, recognizing him as one of “the top construction lawyers across the commonwealth.”
In LaPlaca’s profile, MLW writes:
“LaPlaca has spent his entire career litigating complex construction and design disputes across the country.
Seyfarth’s Anthony LaPlaca, Teddie Arnold, and Jason Smith recently published the 2025 annual update of the Thomson Reuters state law survey of construction laws and customs for the District of Columbia. This survey contains questions and answers about frequently asked questions concerning construction projects governed by D.C. law, including prompt pay and retainage requirements, stop
As the Trump Administration’s tariffs are now in effect, owners, developers, and contractors managing pending construction projects face questions about who is ultimately responsible for impacts (both time and cost) resulting from those tariffs. Those negotiating contracts for upcoming projects face the predicament of allocating this future risk of material price increases and delays flowing
The construction industry’s reliance on digital data and devices has reshaped the construction process. When used properly, digital technology facilitates collaboration and increases productivity. However, growing dependence on digital innovation has also rendered construction companies a prime target for cybercriminals. The stark, inescapable reality is that the construction industry has been experiencing an alarming increase
We are thrilled to share that Seyfarth’s Construction and Government Contracts practices were chosen by Law360 as 2024 Practice Groups of the Year. This special recognition spotlights the attorney teams “behind litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal industry this past year.”
Law360 will be publishing profiles of the practices in
On Wednesday, December 11th, Seyfarth attorneys Steve Kmieciak and Sara Beiro Farabow will present the third installment of a series of micro-webinars focused on key legal perspectives and considerations for those operating in the hospitality industry. This session will address key considerations for adapting construction forms for international hospitality renovations, including whether to
On Thursday, December 19th, Seyfarth Construction partner, Brenda Radmacher, will be a key presenter at NBI’s Mediation Masterclass for Attorneys. This full day program provides an in-depth course on improving your mediation skills. Attendees will learn proven strategies for client preparation, negotiation tactics, and crafting ironclad mediation agreements. Become a stronger advocate for your clients
Brenda Radmacher, partner in Seyfarth’s Construction group, will present and moderate panels at the 38thAnnual Construction Super Conference 2024 on December 9-11. The conference is recognized as the preeminent construction conference developed for mid to senior-level professionals working in legal and commercial construction markets.
Panel – Looking Around Corners: Emerging Trends and Proactive
This post has been cross-posted from Seyfarth’s Workplace Class Action Blog.
By: Anthony LaPlaca, Dawn Solowey, Andrew Scroggins & Adrienne Lee
Seyfarth Synopsis: In June 2024, Seyfarth published a blog article warning construction industry employers of recent anti-harassment guidelines issued by the EEOC. We predicted that the EEOC has “put the construction