Act 132 of the 2026 Regular Session (House Bill 170), effective August 1, 2026, amends Louisiana’s home court statute, La. R.S. 9:2779, in a way that matters for any out-of-state party building or contracting for work in Louisiana.

As background, La. R.S. Section 9:2779 voids forum-selection and choice-of-law clauses in construction contracts that point outside Louisiana, where one party is Louisiana-domiciled and the work is performed in-state. It has long been a trap for out-of-state […]

Early resolution is key to managing complex construction disputes, and mediation provides an efficient, cost-effective way to achieve that objective.

Building information modeling, artificial intelligence, project management software, digital platforms and robotics have improved efficiency and precision in design, construction and claims management. At the same time, workforce shortages, skills gaps, supply chain disruptions, price volatility, regulatory delays and geopolitical uncertainty continue to make claims and disputes a fact of life in the construction industry.
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