Review Of Arbitration Awards: Lessons for the Construction Industry from the Tom Brady Case

Richard W. Foltz, Jr. and James M. Kwartnik, Jr. | Pepper Hamilton LLP | February 25, 2016 NFL Mgmt. Council v. NFL Players Ass’n, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 117662 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 3, 2015) “Arbitration has been proven to be an effective way to resolve disputes fairly, privately, promptly and economically.”  So provides the preamble to… Continue reading Review Of Arbitration Awards: Lessons for the Construction Industry from the Tom Brady Case

The Only Thing Clear about Nevada Mechanic’s Lien Priority Is That the Lien Claimant Will Likely Get His Day in Court

Jon. M. Ludwig | Gordon & Rees LLP | February 29, 2016 .. In other words, all the mechanic’s liens filed—even the liens of subcontractor or supplier that performed or provided the last work or materials to the project—attach to the real property on the day the first work was performed. This date is important because the liens… Continue reading The Only Thing Clear about Nevada Mechanic’s Lien Priority Is That the Lien Claimant Will Likely Get His Day in Court

Do Your Employees And Construction Laborers Belong To You? Depends.

Matthew DeVries | Burr & Forman LLP | February 26, 2016 When walking through the mall or the grocery store with my children, I inevitably get asked, “Are they all yours?”  Depending on my mood, I may or may not claim them all.  As a general contractor, you will want to know the law on… Continue reading Do Your Employees And Construction Laborers Belong To You? Depends.

Navigating Complex Preliminary Notice Requirements

Scott Wolfe | Zlien | February 26, 2016 Sending preliminary notice is the most important step in mechanics lien compliance. A majority of states require preliminary notice (sometimes called a pre-lien notice or notice to owner) from contractors, material suppliers, and other construction parties. Even if preliminary notice is not required, however, it is best… Continue reading Navigating Complex Preliminary Notice Requirements

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