Small Construction Jobs – A Construction Agreement that Protects a Property Owner

Peter Pokorny | Real Estate Counselors Introduction – Real estate owners frequently hire contractors for small andless complex projects to construct, remodel or improve their property. Evenfor small jobs, a construction contract is beneficial. The contract requiresboth parties to reach an agreement on the scope of the project and paymentbefore work begins and protects the… Continue reading Small Construction Jobs – A Construction Agreement that Protects a Property Owner

Does the Recording of a Mechanic’s Lien Memorandum by Itself Constitute Process? Read to Find Out.

Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As a Virginia construction attorney representing those in the construction industry, mechanic’s liens are near and dear to my heart.  The enforcement of mechanic’s lien rights in Virginia is a two-step process. The first step is the recording of a properly-timed memorandum of lien that includes all of the statutorily required information.  The second step… Continue reading Does the Recording of a Mechanic’s Lien Memorandum by Itself Constitute Process? Read to Find Out.

Exclusion for Construction of Condominiums Includes Faulty Construction of Retaining Wall

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The exclusion for suits arising out of construction of condominiums encompassed the underlying claim for faulty construction of a retaining wall. HT Serv., LLC v. Western Heritage Ins. Co., 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 16259 (10th Cir. June 1, 2021).     HT Services was a land developer.… Continue reading Exclusion for Construction of Condominiums Includes Faulty Construction of Retaining Wall

Lawyer’s Advocacy in Arbitrations: No. 8 of the Top 10 Horrible, Terrible, No Good Mistakes Lawyers Make: Get the Hearing Exhibit Books Right

David K. Taylor | Buildsmart There’s a great argument that lawyer advocacy in an arbitration is more essential than at a trial in court. This post is the eighth of the 10 most horrible, terrible, no good, “bang your head against the door” mistakes that I have seen lawyers make in arbitrations, both when I… Continue reading Lawyer’s Advocacy in Arbitrations: No. 8 of the Top 10 Horrible, Terrible, No Good Mistakes Lawyers Make: Get the Hearing Exhibit Books Right

Lawyer’s Advocacy in Arbitrations: No. 9 of the Top 10 Horrible, Terrible, No Good Mistakes Lawyers Make: Be Creative with Proof and Issues

David K. Taylor | Buildsmart There’s a great argument that lawyer advocacy in an arbitration is more essential than at a trial in court. This post is the ninth of the top 10 most horrible, terrible, no good, “bang your head against the door” mistakes that I have seen lawyers make in arbitrations, both when… Continue reading Lawyer’s Advocacy in Arbitrations: No. 9 of the Top 10 Horrible, Terrible, No Good Mistakes Lawyers Make: Be Creative with Proof and Issues

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