BL Harbert sues State Department for $461M
Birmingham-based BL Harbert International is suing the State Department, saying it refused to pay for pandemic-era cost overruns. The construction firm, which builds embassies and consulates all over the world, said the government had agreed to a settlement but backed away from it. — The Hill
National real estate brokerage enters Alabama
Pennsylvania-based Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is partnering with Alabama’s ARC Realty and Capstone Realty to enter the Alabama market. ARC Realty and Capstone will retain their local leadership and established teams. — AL.com
Brick company shuttering in December
Acme Brick Co. in Montgomery is closing on Dec. 31, according to a notice filed on the Alabama WARN List. The closure will impact 53 employees. — Alabama WARN List
BBB warns of scam that cost Mobile millions
The Better Business Bureau of Central and South Alabama is warning businesses about a scam that cost the city of Mobile $14.7 million and another business $750,000. The scam, called an email compromise scam, involves scammers impersonating trusted vendors and convincing businesses to send them payments. — News 15
