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Larry Grijalva’s commercial and legal construction experience provides a unique perspective in his representation of construction industry companies, developers, and project owners. His background at a family construction firm specializing in framing and carpentry built the foundation of his project management skills and meticulousness, which allows him to understand all facets of the construction and development process. At Robinson+Cole, he provides legal counsel on construction disputes, in addition to reviewing and drafting construction contracts.

On August 6, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act (the Act) into law. The Act aims to counter the rising cost of housing in the commonwealth by implementing new policies and providing funding for the construction of affordable housing. New policies include:

  • A requirement that municipalities permit the construction of accessory

The American Arbitration Association (AAA), one of the longest-standing and experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) administrators, has unveiled a significant update to its Construction Industry Rules and Mediation procedures. This update, last revised in 2015, became effective March 1, 2024. Changes to the AAA Construction Industry Rules are significant as these rules are incorporated by