Victory for Insurance Policyholders
Contractors responding to construction defect claims often face a conundrum: to repair or not to repair. Early claims on projects may give contractors notice...
Jobsite Harassment
By Anthony M. Kroese, Esq. and Christopher Maugans, Esq.
The
#MeToo movement and its widespread publicity of issues involving sexual harassment
is transforming the way employers...
Where-Oh-Where?
Validity of Forum Selection Clause in Construction Contract Goes to Supreme Court.
Sophisticated parties to a construction contract will often negotiate the manner, location, forum,...
The Third-Party Plaintiff and the Certificate of Merit
An owner’s belief that there is a defect in the contractor’s work is a common source of construction disputes throughout the country. When such...
Uncle Sam Wants YOU
The federal government is taking aim at occupational safety and health violations from a different perspective: criminal prosecution. On December 17, 2015, a joint...
The Cost of Going Paperless
Tips for Managing Electronic Document Costs in Litigation
When project claims are pursued in litigation, contractors are often blindsided by the costs associated with the...
OSHA & MSHA Penalties Significantly Raised
On July 1, 2016, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule raising civil penalties by nearly 80 percent in some...
Dispute Resolution Clauses Are Out of Control!
I am often called upon to review contract documents on behalf of my contractor clients. In doing so, I have noticed a trend lately for...
Delay Claim Preclusion for Failure to Meet Contractual Notice Provisions— An...
When a contractor encounters delays on a project, one of the first prerequisites in response thereto is to determine the notice requirements under the...
Lien Rights: Remedies for Potential Issues on the Project
By Aman Kahlon
Liens are one of the primary tools for the construction industry to secure payment claims. However, lien rights and remedies vary between...









