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A&O Shearman

Practical completion: Court of Appeal provides general guidance

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A clause stating that a reduction in room size by more than 3% would be “deemed material” related only to the materiality of the variation from the contract drawings, rather than the materiality of the resulting breach of...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Subcontractor Not Entitled to Payment After Refusal to Perform Disputed Extra Work

In the hustle and bustle of completing a construction project it can be easy to overlook the importance of the contract.  However, when a dispute arises the contract generally dictates the outcome of that dispute.  A recent...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Owners: Have You Protected Your Project Design?

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The owner’s rights to use project design documents can be overlooked during contract drafting and negotiation. Standard form design contracts, however, often contain design document terms that weigh heavily in the architect’s...more

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

TOP TEN Construction Clauses - The “Work” Clause

This clause defines the scope of work in a construction project and the definition varies by source. For instance, American Institute of Architects Document A201-2007 defines "Work" as "construction and services required by...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

What’s in that Contract Again? Reflections on the Recent Recession

During and immediately after the most recent recession, construction litigation seemed to hit an apex. New pre-litigation matters to resolve monetary disputes from recession-era construction projects continue to keep many...more

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Third Circuit affirms dismissal of False Claims Act suit, citing contract ambiguity

Ambiguous contract terms are ordinarily a liability for government contractors, opening the possibility of misunderstandings, expensive disputes, and, potentially, unpaid additional work. However, contract ambiguity recently...more

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