We get asked this question often. And, in true lawyer fashion, the answer is “maybe.” Before you roll your eyes (which you may have already done), hear me out. The answer is “maybe” because it depends on what the lease says...more
Construction of Interstate 69 in Indiana seems never-ending. New sections of the interstate have already been completed from Evansville, Indiana to Martinsville, Indiana. Section 6 of the project is just beginning, and it...more
Few things are more distressing than learning that your property is being taken by eminent domain . You undoubtedly will have many questions. What is the process by which my property is being taken? How long will the process...more
For over 40 years, the Supreme Court has barred, with very limited exceptions, indirect purchasers— end customers who purchase products through an intermediate source—from seeking federal antitrust damages. But Andrew Finch,...more
A mechanic’s lien is a powerful tool for many construction participants on private projects and a major source of risk for owners. A mechanic’s lien is an involuntary lien and a statutory right that protects contractors,...more
Many people are familiar with the phrase “buyer beware,” or its Latin version, “caveat emptor.” In the sale of real estate, caveat emptor means that (absent contract language or terms to the contrary) a buyer purchases the...more
No commercial construction project is immune to delays. Some delays to the critical path of a project may be outside the control of the parties. If this is the case, the delay may be considered “excusable,” meaning the...more
Securing payment is critical for contractors, and contractors, subcontractors and suppliers often rely on their mechanic’s lien rights. However, on wind and solar electrical generation projects, unusual considerations can...more