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Decoding the Statute of Frauds and Its Impact in North Carolina

This article provides a brief overview of the statute of frauds, what types of contracts it applies to, the requirements for compliance with the statute, exceptions to the statute, and the consequences for non-compliance....more

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Drawing the Line: In Tennessee, the Economic Loss Doctrine Does Not Apply to Contracts for Services

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In Commercial Painting Co. v. Weitz Co. LLC, No. W2019-02089-SC-R11-CV, 2023 Tenn. LEXIS 39 (Weitz), the Supreme Court of Tennessee (Supreme Court) considered whether the economic loss doctrine barred the plaintiff’s claims...more

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COVID-19 Impacts On Construction Contracts: Legal Arguments For And Against Performance

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As members of the construction industry are well aware, COVID-19 has created, and continues to create, production delays that have caused uncertainty in the availability and pricing of materials. Questions continue to be...more

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Battle of the Forms (a/k/a maybe not the deal you thought you had)

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Have you ever negotiated the purchase or sale of materials for a construction project? You likely focused on key business points such as the type of materials, price and quantity, but maybe you did not focus so much on the...more

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What's in Your Warranty? A Guide to Avoiding Warranty-Related Surprises

A warranty is meant to protect a purchaser from any faults or defects in goods or services purchased. But warranties are as different as the products and services that they protect. What’s more, because courts interpret...more

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Negotiating Construction Equipment Leases; Getting Beyond the Battle of the Forms

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A. THE PROBLEM: “I want it on the jobsite yesterday!” In buying out a construction project, a general contractor (GC) or a subcontractor will likely negotiate and enter into equipment leases that cost, on an...more

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