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A&O Shearman

Disputes 101 – What can’t you agree to do in your contract?

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Beware of a penalty shoot-out - The rule against penalties is rooted in public policy, aiming to prevent contractual provisions that punish the breaching party rather than protecting the interests of the innocent party. The...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

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

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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

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Liquidated damages on work never completed

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The English Court of Appeal recently considered what should happen when a contractor, through its own fault, never delivers any completed work, despite having contracted to do so by a particular date. In Triple Point...more

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