In this episode we delve into the history of force majeure provisions and the impossibility doctrine. Our now repeat guest Benton Wheatley addresses this topic from the perspective of the common law history of force majeure and impossibility, leading up to a discussion about practical tips and frequently encountered problems in the area of COVID-19 and other developing claims.

In this episode we discuss the False Claims Act and its impact on the construction industry. Our guest is Chelsea Cullum, Executive VP, Forensics with Vertex in Washington, DC. She is a forensic accounting and quantum expert with a particular focus on government contracts, including analyzing and testifying with respect to false claims. Together we discuss the potential hazards and emerging trends with claims based on government contracts, including the most common types of claims that impact public construction projects.

In this episode we discuss autonomous vehicles and their impact on the construction industry. Our guest Tony Lathrop of Moore & Van Allen in Charlotte, NC addresses this topic using his many years of experience in his firm’s Transportation, Infrastructure & Logistics and Litigation groups and in leadership on the North Carolina Board of Transportation since 2017. Together we discuss the current capabilities and future of autonomous vehicle technology, its potential to transform many aspects of the construction industry and some interesting legal questions that arise as a result.