Those of us of a certain age recall the phrase "reading the Riot Act" as a stern warning or dressing down.
Someone chewed out by a parent or a boss at work would be said to have been "read the Riot Act." The history and...more
As the economic crisis stemming from the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, it is ever more important that contractors and subcontractors protect their payment rights and avoid the risk of double payment; i.e., the risk of having...more
In the midst of the current Coronavirus crisis, the priorities for most construction companies are (1) the health and well-being of its employees, and (2) addressing delays on projects caused by the inability to obtain labor...more
Homeowners associations ("HOAs") do not typically act as construction owners.
HOAs are set up as entities to maintain and manage planned unit communities. The most important and common role of the HOA is to maintain the...more
It's an unfortunate fact that many construction projects end in disputes, driving the parties into some form of dispute resolution.
Many of these construction disputes are resolved through arbitration, which is a process...more
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It's important for parties entering into any significant economic transaction to have written contracts. This is especially true for construction projects which are, by their nature, complicated. A contract on a...more
An arbitration clause in a contract can affect the method parties will use to resolve disputes, what remedies are available to them, and, most importantly, where they will arbitrate and what state's laws will apply. A recent...more