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Data center projects are mission-critical developments where delays can put revenue, storage capacity, and customer commitments at risk. Bart Reed, a partner in Stoel Rives’ Construction group and co-chair of the firm’s data center service group, explains how schedule certainty, budget certainty, contract structure, liquidated damages, performance requirements, long-lead equipment, and commissioning milestones can all become sources of dispute—and why early legal involvement is key to defining project objectives, allocating risk, and reducing claims later.

Many employers mistakenly believe labor law only applies to unionized workplaces, but the National Labor Relations Act governs every employer. Labor and employment partner Melissa Healy explains why what happens at the bargaining table today—paid family leave, predictive scheduling, paid sick leave—becomes tomorrow's legislative mandate.

Seth Row, partner and firmwide lead of Stoel Rives’ insurance recovery practice, explains how the firm helps businesses resolve coverage disputes and maximize recovery on denied or delayed insurance claims, while also advising on smart insurance procurement tied to transactions and risk management. He highlights the growing complexity of cyber insurance in particular, noting that evolving risks, regulatory obligations, exclusions, and rising premiums require careful, tailored analysis to align coverage with real-world exposure.