Anyone who has handled tort claims in Rhode Island, including personal injury and negligence matters, knows that the resolution of these claims is complicated by the presence of multiple defendants. These complications come...more
I know what you are thinking . . . payment provisions have ALWAYS been key components of construction projects. Owners want to understand what they are paying for and that they are not over-paying. Contractors want prompt...more
Here is the fact scenario: A contractor employs certain employees that are union members or employees that have a tendency to “roam” and/or be “loaned”—i.e. the employee technically works for one entity, but also performs...more
On March 18, 2020, the City of Cambridge announced a Temporary Emergency Construction Moratorium “Moratorium”) “on all construction activity on both public and private property until further notice” The City explained that...more
A mechanic’s lien right is a powerful remedy to secure a contractor’s right to payment. Each jurisdiction’s mechanic’s lien statute is unique and most states strictly interpret/enforce the statutes. For multi-jurisdictional...more