November 24, 2025
Cost escalation has emerged as a significant, and prevalent, issue in the construction industry, driven by post-pandemic global supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical events. As escalation claims continue to reshape the industry, it is essential for project owners, employers, contractors, and legal professionals to understand the root causes of escalation claims and how to adopt practical, evidence-based strategies to successfully navigate disputes on construction contracts.
In her latest article, Secretariat Associate Director Clare Ashworth examines:
Managing Director Allan Ingraham was featured in a recent article in The Boston Globe providing economic analysis of WNBA player compensation and demonstrating that players are significantly underpaid relative to the league’s current market value. Through an economist’s lens, Allan examined WNBA salaries three ways—based on the media rights deal, team valuations, and revenue split. […]
Managing Directors Michael Koenig and David Craig, writing in the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Magazine, examine the accelerating rise of ephemeral messaging and its growing impact on compliance, investigations, and litigation.
New York and California Step Forward as Federal Enforcement Retreats
As federal regulatory priorities narrow under the Trump administration, state attorneys general and financial regulators are preparing to take on a more active role in white collar and securities enforcement. With the DOJ and the SEC recalibrating their focus, states such as New York and California are asserting their authority to fill gaps in corporate oversight.