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A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida demonstrates how facts supported by documents generated during the project can be vital to prime contractor/subcontractor disputes. In...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of September. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Gray Reed...more
The court in AECOM v. Flatiron was back at it last week with rulings on the parties’ post-trial motions. As you may recall, the case was tried to a jury earlier this year. The jury returned a verdict for AECOM in the amount...more
Welcome to our eighth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. Atlantech Decision Enforces Important Lessons About Avoiding Double-Payment Jeopardy in North Carolina...more
Bricker Graydon's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more
Construction law cases can involve a broad variety of issues, including breach of contract claims, construction delays, structural deficiencies/construction defect claims, environmental issues, and regulatory claims, among...more
Construction projects are often complex endeavors involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant investments. Despite meticulous planning, disputes can arise, posing challenges that require legal expertise...more
A common question from clients, when a dispute arises on a construction project, is whether they can recover their attorney’s fees from the other side if they pursue a case and win. More often than not, such fees are not...more
In NASDI, LLC v. Skanska Koch Inc. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. (JV), 2024 WL 1270188 (2d Cir. Mar. 26, 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the District Court’s grant of summary judgment dismissing a...more
The Court of Appeal has held that a party who prevents a condition precedent to their obligation to pay from being met cannot rely on the unfulfilled condition to escape their liability in debt....more
I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when serving over 300 times as a mediator or...more
A prevailing party clause is a contractual provision that requires the court or arbitrator to include the winning litigant’s attorneys’ fees and costs associated with the dispute as part of an award or judgment. In...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of July....more
In the dynamic landscape of the renewable energy sector, understanding the intricacies of payment and performance bonds, mechanic’s liens, and dispute resolution may be pivotal to your project’s success. Join us for a...more
Centurion Apartment Properties Limited Partnership v Sorenson Trilogy Ltd., 2024 BCCA 25 - The British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA) recently held that structural consultants have a prima facie duty of care to the owner...more
When a party fails to comply with a condition precedent, especially if such a provision includes a time limit for the fulfilment of the obligation, it will often advance various arguments to avoid the consequences of...more
Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more
In a significant decision on April 17, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld significant penalties and attorney fees awarded to C.J. Hughes Construction Company, Inc. under the Pennsylvania Contractor...more
New Jersey’s version of The Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act (“UEFJA”) permits “any judgment, decree, or order of a court of the United States or of any other court which is entitled to full faith and credit” to...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of June....more
In the last edition of Under Construction, we offered a basic introduction to Arizona’s mechanics and materialmen’s liens. This time, we discuss the issues related to timing of such liens...more
Construction projects are often complex and involve many different parties and moving parts. This often necessitates a continued investigation of facts and assessment of legal rights and obligations to ensure that the owner...more
Residential construction is difficult. Margins and schedules are tight. The demands by homeowners can be oppressive. And in the end, owners have to deal with every possible issue on their own. Then, if anything goes wrong,...more