Supreme Court decides jurisdiction in dog food case

In Royal Canin USA, Inc. v. Wullschleger (No. 23-677)The Supreme Court has settled a court battle over dog food. Normally, when a plaintiff files a complaint that includes claims under state and federal law, the complaint may be transferred to a federal court, and that court will have jurisdiction to decide all claims. But what… Continue reading Supreme Court decides jurisdiction in dog food case

Granite secures $71 million Army Corps contract to expand Fort Bliss Rail Yard

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has secured one $71 million contract from the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the expansion and modernization of the rail yard at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. The project, included in Granite's third quarter 2024 CAP, includes adding new loading lanes, expanding the vehicle staging area… Continue reading Granite secures $71 million Army Corps contract to expand Fort Bliss Rail Yard

CSIRO promotes SME innovation in recycling and circular economy

January 22, 2025 Press release The latest Innovate to Grow program from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the recycling and circular economy advance their research goals. Australian SMEs are invited to apply for the 8-week Innovate to… Continue reading CSIRO promotes SME innovation in recycling and circular economy

The Foundation for Building's Build Green New Mexico program is committed to a sustainable future

January 21 – The Foundation for Building has long been at the forefront of initiatives that prioritize sustainable development, and its Build Green New Mexico (BGNM) program is a shining example of that commitment. As we move further into the 21st century, the importance of green building practices becomes more apparent. BGNM is leading the… Continue reading The Foundation for Building's Build Green New Mexico program is committed to a sustainable future

Hexagon acquires CAD service – Engineering.com

The acquisition will allow Hexagon to integrate CAD Service's visualization and accelerate development. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, January 21, 2025 – Hexagon's Asset Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) division today announced the acquisition of CAD Service. CAD Service is a developer of advanced visualization tools to integrate CAD drawings, BIM models and reality capture data into HxGN EAM, Hexagon's… Continue reading Hexagon acquires CAD service – Engineering.com

OSHA is increasing fines for employer-employer rights/labor relations violations effective January 15

P.D Phelps Dunbar LLP More Phelps is a full-service Am Law 200 law firm that combines valuable traditions and progressive ideas to foster a culture of collaboration among our attorneys in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and London. The firm's lawyers address a wide range of demanding business… Continue reading OSHA is increasing fines for employer-employer rights/labor relations violations effective January 15

Christian Caine Opens Full-Service Jewelry Design Center in Old Town | Winchester Starling

WINCHESTER — A high-end jeweler is preparing to open a new store in downtown Winchester. Shepherdstown, West Virginia-based Christian Caine Design plans to open a full-service retail store in the former Wells Fargo building at 201 N. Loudoun St. “It will be a beautiful design center,” said broker H. Paige Manuel of OakCrest Commercial Real… Continue reading Christian Caine Opens Full-Service Jewelry Design Center in Old Town | Winchester Starling

Insights from Thoreau Beach High School

Imagine a high school curriculum where, instead of passive memorization and lengthy essays, students engage with immersive technology to delve deep into literature. They use state-of-the-art tools, collaborate with colleagues and literally translate their findings into tangible form. Welcome to Thoreau Beach High School, where students are doing just that thanks to their innovative use… Continue reading Insights from Thoreau Beach High School

Avanath is moving into modular housing as the housing shortage threatens to expand

A Californian provider of affordable housing that has focused for years on purchasing and preserving old apartments as affordable housing and employment properties is turning to a new solution in the face of the ongoing housing shortage in major cities: building apartments in factories. Courtesy of Avanath Capital Management/AAREP LA Daryl Carter, Founder, Chairman and… Continue reading Avanath is moving into modular housing as the housing shortage threatens to expand

Ericsson's green dreams become developers' nightmare

ERICSSON GOES GREEN, CONTRACTORS SEE RED – This morning, just hours before President Donald Trump's inaugural address in which he said he would “end the Green New Deal,” Ericsson sent a letter to wireless carriers stating that This would be the case if they did not If the company participates in its “Net Zero” climate… Continue reading Ericsson's green dreams become developers' nightmare