The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- The Claim

Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings A  new year brings with it promise and challenges.  The promise is a relatively clean slate and the thought that 2015 will be a great year for construction professionals and those that assist them.  The challenges come from the almost inevitable issues that can arise on a construction… Continue reading The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- The Claim

The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute Stage 2- Increase the Heat

Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Last week we discussed the groundwork and circumstances of a construction claim.  This week’s post will discuss the next steps, hopefully short of full blown arbitration or litigation that you, as a construction company, can pursue presuming your claim has been properly preserved. If your contract requires certain… Continue reading The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute Stage 2- Increase the Heat

The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute Stage 3- The Last Straw

Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | July 1, 2016 Over the past two weeks here at Construction Law Musings, I’ve discussed the first two stages of a typical construction dispute (if such a thing exists): the claim, and how to bring heat short of litigation/arbitration.  As promised, this week I’ll be discussing the… Continue reading The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute Stage 3- The Last Straw

From Construction Site to Court Room: How Project Management is Transforming Expert Witness Teams

John T. Jozwick, Esq. and Jeffrey G. Landtiser, AIA, CPTED | Building Design + Construction | July 29, 2016 With surprising frequency, attorneys involved in litigating design and construction issues take a very simple, even myopic view of the use of expert witnesses. In a lawsuit that’s focused on structural problems, for instance, who could… Continue reading From Construction Site to Court Room: How Project Management is Transforming Expert Witness Teams

California Appellate Court Holds No Liability for Contractor in Slip and Fall Lawsuit, Due to “Accepted Work” Doctrine

Sharifi Firm | Southern California Injury Lawyer Blog | July 19, 2016 In a premises liability case, the California Court of Appeal recently reviewed whether a contractor that performed tile work for a property management company could be held liable for injuries suffered by an individual who slipped on the wet tiles.  After slipping and falling, the… Continue reading California Appellate Court Holds No Liability for Contractor in Slip and Fall Lawsuit, Due to “Accepted Work” Doctrine

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