The comment period closed. The clause survived. When GSA issues Refresh 32, existing Schedule holders will have 60 days to accept — or risk losing their contracts. Here is how to use the time you have left.
The market has spent six weeks debating whether GSA’s proposed AI clause — GSAR 552.239-7001 — is good
For regular readers, after a brief hiatus, I am back from an adventure on Annapurna in Nepal (.. yes, the tenth tallest mountain in the world) and feeling fully alive. Weekly posts will resume.
The lawsuit filed last week against xAI over temporary power generation at its Mississippi data center is being framed as a
The first quarter of 2026 brought significant legal, regulatory, and compliance developments that federal contractors and government procurement professionals must understand. From transformative regulatory initiatives to high-profile executive actions and agency guidance, these shifts reflect changing priorities across the federal acquisition landscape. Below is a summary of the most impactful trends and legal updates through
by Stephen J. Humes, Alicia M. McKnight and Andrew Jacobs
The explosive growth of data‑center load—driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the expansion of digital infrastructure across industries—has forced U.S. energy regulators into unfamiliar territory. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which is actively considering how
by Pillsbury’s Construction & Real Estate Law Team
In our latest roundup, California to pursue office-to-housing conversions, hoteliers to increase investment in artificial intelligence, private credit exodus to boost commercial real estate capital, and more!
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Artificial intelligence and advanced digital tools are no longer experimental on construction projects. In Q1 of 2026, we can already see how they are already influencing schedules, estimates, submittals, safety reporting, and day‑to‑day project documentation. As peak construction season approaches, many teams are accelerating adoption of AI to gain efficiency.
Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto is one of the pillars of the violin repertoire. When Tchaikovsky wrote his violin concerto, he dedicated it to Leopold Auer, one of the leading violinists of his day. But Auer refused to perform it.Tchaikovsky had written something ambitious, something deeply felt, something he plainly believed in. Emotionally, the piece already had
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday practice for contractors and design professionals, and the legal implications are evolving. Two issues have emerged as particularly important: who owns AI-assisted design work, and what happens when data is shared with AI tools.Design documents have long been protected by copyright, and design and construction contracts have taken
The construction industry has been quick to integrate AI into its business practices and efficiencies are being recognized. However, such adoption is not without risk. Two recent court rulings help to illustrate one risk stemming from the use of AI: the potential for waiver of the attorney-client privilege or the attorney work-product protection. The
If you’ve ever looked at your property line and thought, “Wait, does that fence belong to me or my neighbor?” — you’re not alone. Boundary and property line disputes are surprisingly common in Massachusetts, especially where deeds and plans often date back to the 1800s.
I’ve handled many of these cases and most follow a