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Construction insurance is not a predictable risk—it is an escalating one. Claims are rising in both frequency and severity, driven by labor shortages, increasing project complexity, and a more aggressive litigation environment. Financial exposure is accelerating as well. U.S. liability losses have climbed by tens of billions over the past decade,…

On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in San Luis Obispo Coastkeeper et al. v. County of San Luis Obispo, addressing the limits of injunctive relief under the Endangered Species Act when court-ordered measures designed to protect one listed species may pose risks to others. The case arose from long-r…

As seen in the Sports Business Journal. It’s almost here. The time when brands are finalizing social content calendars and pushing through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals with student athletes ahead of March Madness. Attention spikes, timelines compress, and brands are readying “tournament-season” posts that feel timely and shareable. T…

At Fennemore, our attorneys each bring their own experiences and perspectives to the work they do for clients and their communities. We recently sat down with Chelsie Adams, Director and Las Vegas Office Managing Partner, to learn more about her path to litigation and what continues to motivate her in the profession. In the conversation below, Chel…

At Fennemore, growth has always been more about the people than geography. We look for firms and attorneys who share our people-first mindset, forward-thinking approach, and unwavering client focus—leaders who build culture deliberately and make long-term decisions about the businesses they create. Growth should reinforce identity, not dilute it.…

As of March 1, 2026, certain residential real estate transactions trigger a new federal reporting obligation under regulations issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department. The Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule, codified at 31 CFR § 1031.320, requires designated professionals involved in real es…