Contract

Quanta Services Launches Legal Battle Against LIPA in High-Stakes Electric Grid Contract Dispute

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Ronkonkoma, New York – Quanta Services has initiated a lawsuit in State Supreme Court, contesting the Long Island Power Authority’s (LIPA) decision to reject its bid for operating the Long Island electric grid. Quanta claims the move is unlawful and is seeking a court order to prevent LIPA from awarding the contract to PSEG Long Island. The lawsuit marks another effort by Quanta, a Houston-based firm, to overturn LIPA’s board decision made in April. Despite a strong recommendation from an internal committee advocating for Quanta’s contract award, LIPA’s board ultimately opted for PSEG. This decision … Read more

Is Your Contract Lifecycle Management System Holding You Back? Unpacking the Pitfalls of CLM Technology

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Las Vegas, Nevada — At recent legal technology conferences, discussions have frequently centered on the challenges surrounding Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems. While these systems promise efficiency and improved metrics, many organizations find themselves grappling with disappointments, including poor user adoption and lengthy contract cycle times. A key issue faced by businesses is the lengthy duration from initiating a deal to finalizing a contract, known as contract cycle time. This includes all stages from drafting to obtaining signatures. For companies, the pressure is clear: expedite deals to maximize revenue. Unfortunately, many find that, after investing … Read more

Petaluma City Council Raises Alarm Over Troubling Grand Jury Findings on North Bay Animal Services Amid Calls for Contract Review

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Petaluma, California — City leaders voiced significant concerns this week regarding the city’s relationship with North Bay Animal Services, following a critical civil grand jury report alleging the nonprofit is failing to meet essential industry standards for animal care and public safety. The Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury’s report highlighted issues such as inadequate staffing and funding, which has left the organization struggling to fulfill its responsibilities effectively. The panel’s findings were corroborated by firsthand observations made during three separate inspections of the Petaluma shelter last fall and earlier this year, revealing unsanitary conditions. During … Read more

New Jersey Court Affirms Jury Ruling in Favor of Weg & Myers PC in Contract Dispute

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A New Jersey appellate court affirmed a jury’s decision on Wednesday, siding with the New York-based law firm Weg & Myers PC in a breach-of-contract dispute filed by a former client. The ruling marked a significant moment in the legal battle that unfolded over the firm’s alleged failure to meet contractual obligations. The case began when the former client, whose identity has not been disclosed, brought the lawsuit against the firm, claiming that Weg & Myers PC had violated the terms of their agreement. The appellate ruling underscored the jury’s belief that the law firm … Read more