USPTO Vacates Dual Inter Partes Reviews Over Claim Construction S
The acting director of the US Patent & Trademark Office (PTO) vacated and remanded a Patent Trial & Appeal Board decision to institute two inter partes review (IPR) petitions that challenged the…
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Big changes coming to Disneyland: ‘Monsters’ is out; ‘Avatar’ is in
Say goodbye to Monstropolis and hello to Pandora — Disneyland Resort is shuttering its “Monsters, Inc.” ride to make way for a new “Avatar” experience inspired by the oceans of…
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Trump administration moves to pull funding on high-speed rail
The Trump administration found “no viable path” forward to complete California’s high-speed rail project following a nearly four-month investigation that jeopardizes $4 billion in federal funding. In a 315-page compliance…
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Understanding the Value of Expert Testimony in Residential Construction Litigation
In the complex world of home building disputes, specialized testimony often serves as the linchpin that can make or break a case. Whether you’re a homeowner facing building defects, a…
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Coachella Valley charts path forward for California with affordable housing
PALM SPRINGS — Along the main thoroughfare of this desert city, just a block from a vibey, adults-only hotel and a gastropub serving boozy brunches, a new apartment building with a butterfly-wing…
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Navigating Antitrust Compliance in the Construction Industry
The construction industry has long been a target for antitrust enforcement. For construction company owners and managers, understanding antitrust laws and implementing effective compliance measures isn”t just good business practice,…
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Newsom throws support behind housing proposals to ease construction and reform permitting restrictions
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday threw his support behind two bills that would streamline housing development in urban areas, saying it was “time to get serious” about cutting red tape…
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Olympics broadcast center and movie studio coming to Hollywood Park
Rams owner Stan Kroenke will build a movie studio next to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood that will serve as the international broadcast center for the 2028 Olympic Games. Construction will…
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Uncertainty about construction costs torments builders amid tariff battle
Uncertainty about which imports will be socked with new tariffs and when they’ll go into effect has thrown a cloud over home builders and other real estate developers trying to…
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Measure ULA reducing apartment development in city of L.A., study says
Los Angeles’ “mansion tax” that funds affordable housing has likely led to a drop off in overall apartment construction, potentially worsening the city’s housing situation, according to a new report…
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L.A. Convention Center renovation still alive, as City Council commits more funds
A plan to renovate the 1970s-era Convention Center is moving forward, with the Los Angeles City Council agreeing Wednesday to spend $27.7 million for additional design and technical work. The…
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Trump administration to speed up building of California border wall
WASHINGTON — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday bypassed environmental regulations to speed up the construction of about 2.5 miles of new border barrier between Mexico and California….
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Family members mourn Corona father killed in crash at construction job on Buena Park freeway – Orange County Register
In almost everything he did, Jose Mantecon found a way to include his family, family members said. When he went surfing, dirt biking, boating or participated in other adventurous activities,…
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Metro’s Olympics plans rely on federal funding. Will Trump threaten it?
As the Trump administration continues to threaten federal funding for a wide array of departments, programs and projects across the country, local officials and transit experts are on alert to…
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Trump says he’ll investigate California’s high-speed rail
President Trump said Tuesday he would investigate California’s high-speed rail plan, calling it “the worst-managed project” he has seen. “They have hundreds of billions of dollars of cost overruns,” Trump…
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Workers in L.A.’s large informal economy react to Trump
As Mario Ramos pushes his ice cream cart through the city, worries course through his mind. A street vendor in Los Angeles for 20 years, Ramos now carries with him…
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Quantifying Lost Productivity Claims in Construction Disputes
Here at Bradley we frequently represent clients pursuing or opposing claims for lost productivity on construction jobs. The gist of those claims is that something happened which decreased productivity and thereby increased…
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OFCCP Works to Combat Harassment in the Construction Industry
On November 21, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) added to its library of contractor resources by publishing “A Guide to Combatting Harassment in the Construction Industry.”…
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Apprenticeships in construction trades offer child care support – Press Enterprise
The subsidy is part of a campaign spearheaded by Newsom to expand apprenticeship opportunities for Californians usually not pursuing college degrees. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To…
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Clippers and Rams owners come out against Inglewood people mover, as $2.4-billion project falters
Plans for a 1.7-mile proposed people mover that would drop Los Angeles rail riders off at the foot of SoFi Stadium have been upended after South Bay cities voted down…
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