It can be a valuable risk management tool for lawyers to take some autonomy to confirm the scope of the representation. If the lawyer and client have different understandings on scope, the client may ...

For 30 years developers, agencies and courts have struggled over defining the purview of Clean Water Act jurisdiction (“CWA” or the “Act”). However, three U.S. Supreme Court rulings and a revised ...

The International Institute of Business Analysis defines a project as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result. The project scope defines the work that must be ...

When a project stretches far beyond its original vision, it is called “scope creep”. Scope creep in project management is one of the biggest causes of project failure. This article will help you ...

Most of the time, the Supreme Court decides cases with a careful eye to what is known as precedent – that is, its earlier cases dealing with the same or similar topics. Precedent plays a major role in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ian writes on fossil energies, climate, and transition to renewables. There is a growing need for companies to adopt carbon ...