News & Analysis as of

Contract Disputes Contractors

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Risk Reduction Strategies for Construction Contractors in North Carolina

Ward and Smith, P.A. on

Today's construction environment demands a lot from contractors who are pulled in multiple directions and whose responsibilities may seem limitless. Beyond performing good work, managing and effectively communicating...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama Lien Law 101

You did not get paid for your labor and material, so you ask, what can I do? Alabama’s lien law provides you an opportunity to place a lien on the property for certain unpaid amounts for labor and materials. If you follow the...more

Kilpatrick

Third Circuit Affirms Kilpatrick’s Recovery of CASPA Penalties and Attorneys’ Fees Award in C.J. Hughes v. EQM

Kilpatrick on

Kilpatrick attorneys secured a significant decision for contractors and subcontractors performing work in Pennsylvania. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed District Court Judge William S. Stickman’s award of...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

CASPA Clash: Major Victory for Contractor in Pipeline Project Dispute as Third Circuit upholds CASPA Penalties and Fees

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

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Clarifying Mechanics’ Lien Law

A mechanics’ lien is a powerful remedy that provides a contractor with a priority lien on a property and a fast means of being made whole if payment is not rendered at the completion of a job. In order to successfully obtain...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Strategies for Getting Difficult Contracts to the Finish Line

When negotiating design and construction contracts for large projects, it is common for sophisticated parties to push to the end of their negotiations the half-dozen or so provisions that one side or the other has...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Don’t Let Disputed Change Orders Derail Your Construction Project

Change orders are a fact of life for construction projects. They can be challenging even when the owner and contractor agree on the scope, price, and schedule impacts associated with the change. Change orders are far more...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

On Notice: Why Notice and Claim Procedures in Construction Contracts Matter

Most construction contracts include provisions detailing how and when a contractor must provide notice of claims, or events that may lead to future claims, for additional compensation and/or time. These contract provisions...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Pay Attention to the Fine Print! Court Enforces Broad Release in Change Order to Deny $25M Claim

A Texas court has rejected a pipeline contractor’s $25 million claim for additional costs based on broad release language include in an executed change order (see Wood Group, USA v. Targa NGL Pipeline Company, LLC, No....more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Preconstruction Services, Project Savings, and Great Expectations

A developer client recently expressed mixed emotions when reflecting on a new project that had been delivered on time and under budget. The investors were happy, and the client had just written a check to the prime contractor...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Words Matter – an Implied Warranty Case Before Washington's Court of Appeals Is a Reminder

There is a reason why contractors need to review their contracts closely and the Washington Court of Appeals' decision in King County v Walsh Construction Company II LLC, No. 83787-7-1 (Wash. App. Ct. 2023) ("Walsh")...more

Sands Anderson PC

Nobody’s Perfect(ed): The Complex Landscape of Mechanic’s Liens in Virginia

Sands Anderson PC on

Mechanic’s liens have long been a valuable tool for mechanics and materialmen in the Commonwealth to secure their rights to payment. Yet, despite mechanic’s liens having been in existence for well over a century, properly...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Hell or High Water: Why Contractors Must Understand Contractual Risks

The Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (“ASBCA”) recently denied a contractor’s claim for additional compensation as the contractor failed to establish its work was constructively suspended or that its contract was...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

5 Tips to Protect Construction Contracts During An Economic Downturn

PilieroMazza PLLC on

For two consecutive quarters, the U.S. economy experienced an economic decline—typical indicators of an impending recession. Despite what the numbers may indicate, it is still unclear what direction the U.S. economy may...more

Jenner & Block

Government Contracts Legal Round-Up - March 2023 Issue 5

Jenner & Block on

Claims Cases Aries Construction Corp. v. United States, No.22-166C (February 21, 2023) - Court of Federal Claims Judge Schwartz issued an opinion discussing the relationship between the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) claim...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Alberta Prompt Payment And Construction Lien Act—Court Confirms 180 Day Deadline To Commence An Action

Bennett Jones LLP on

Benjamin Franklin once said, "lost time is never found again". A recent case from the Alberta Court of King's Bench confirms the truth of this statement for any lienholder seeking to initiate a Statement of Claim past their...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

A New Year’s Resolution: More Consideration of Time Limits

In a purely cooperative world, construction contracts would be unnecessary. If the owner or contractor caused a problem, the party would admit fault and make amends. Unfortunately, we do not live in a purely cooperative...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Contractor vs. Government Controversies Not Subject to the CDA

Fox Rothschild LLP on

The CDA has a reputation as a “catchall” for disputes between federal contractors and the government – and to a certain extent that reputation makes a lot of sense. As I’ve been covering in this series, contractors can...more

Troutman Pepper

Pennsylvania Superior Court Places Time Limit on Good Faith Withholding Under CASPA

Troutman Pepper on

MEMORANDUM BY McLAUGHLIN, J.: This is a breach of contract action between Thomas P. Carney, Inc. ("Carney") and Constructural Dynamics, Inc. d/b/a Silvi Concrete Products, Inc., Penn Jersey Certified Concrete, Inc., d/b/a...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

The Importance of Third-party Beneficiary Clauses in Contracts

In resolving construction contract negotiations and disputes, we’ve seen a number of overlooked clauses carry significant importance: a 20-year roof warranty limited to material replacement costs (no tear-out, no install) and...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Considerations for Contesting a Frivolous Lien in Washington

Lien claims can pose serious challenges—and immense frustration—for any owner or developer of a private construction project, particularly for those wishing to refinance or sell the property. An owner with a finance...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report

Contractors docketed only 364 new appeals during FY 2021. The Board issued an advisory opinion for the first time in its 14-year history. The Board plans to offer the option to conduct hearings and ADR proceedings...more

BCLP

Scottish appeal court says NEC is not a charter for contract breaking

BCLP on

The September 2020 decision by the Scottish Court of Session in Van Oord UK v. Dragados UK [2020] CSOH 87, which has now been appealed. The dispute centred on the ability of Aberdeen Harbour expansion main contractor Dragados...more

White & Case LLP

Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Malaysia

White & Case LLP on

With its strategic location and significant natural resources, Malaysia is an internationally recognized investment-friendly jurisdiction with a significant construction industry. Malaysian law offers procedural safeguards...more

BCLP

Timberbrook v Grant Leisure: staged payments, variations and termination clause

BCLP on

The recent English case of Timberbrook Ltd v Grant Leisure Group Ltd [2021] EWHC 1905 (TCC) (Date of Judgement: 16 July 2021), which was heard in the Technology and Construction Court, is a good illustration of the factors...more

83 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 4

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide