Joseph E. Finley, Andrew D. Ness, Kevin O’Brien, Esha Mankodi, Christopher N. Thatch and Elizabeth M. Walsh | Jones Day | May 2016 Whether a period of concurrent delay properly may be “apportioned” between the parties to a construction contract was a key issue recently in a major construction dispute. Jones Day represented the owners… Continue reading Concurrent Delay: Clearing Up the Confusion Over “Apportionment” in Construction Litigation
Month: June 2016
Critical Amendments to Minnesota’s Prompt Payment and Retainage Laws
Bob Huber and Stephen Schemenauer | Stinson Leonard Street LLP | May 23, 2016 The Minnesota legislature recently passed a bill significantly amending Minnesota’s prompt payment statute. The revised statute specifically authorizes contractors and subcontractors of any tier to stop work if they are not paid within 10 days after an undisputed payment is due.… Continue reading Critical Amendments to Minnesota’s Prompt Payment and Retainage Laws
Construction 2016: Trends
Who’s Who Legal | May 2016 While the global construction industry is beginning to gain pace once more, the after-shocks of the global financial crisis are still being felt by the law firms and practitioners tending to the industry. Cost-conscious, sophisticated clients are the new norm, challenging the legal market to adapt to their needs… Continue reading Construction 2016: Trends
Sustainable Construction: Too Good to Be True?
Matthew T. Hawk | Gordon & Rees | May 26, 2016 Over the past decade, sustainable—or green—construction has moved from the periphery into the spotlight in many parts of the country. With states such as California and New York writing sustainable building requirements into their building codes, green construction has now become the norm for… Continue reading Sustainable Construction: Too Good to Be True?