David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates A recent case, Jon M. Hall Company, LLC v. Canoe Creek Investments, LLC, 49 Fla.L.Weekly D812a (Fla. 2d DCA 2024), demonstrates four important things when it comes to liens: Here are the key facts in Jon M. Hall Company: The Contractor moved for a petition for a writ of certiorari to… Continue reading Don’t Ignore a Notice of Contest of Lien
Month: May 2024
Navigating Threshold Arbitration Issues in Construction Contracts
Daniel D. McMillan, TJ Auner and Marcus Quintanilla | The Dispute Resolver Including an arbitration clause in your construction contract may not mean that your dispute will be confined to arbitration. Instead, parties often find themselves in court litigating threshold issues related to the existence and/or enforceability of an arbitration clause. Common issues include whether… Continue reading Navigating Threshold Arbitration Issues in Construction Contracts
Contractors May Be Able to Appeal Despite Government’s Delay in Issuing Its Final Decision
Alexander Gorelik and Barbara A. Duncombe | Taft Stettinius & Hollister A recent opinion from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) suggests that contractors may be able to appeal before receipt of a contracting officer’s final decision (COFD) when the government seeks to delay issuing a decision. On April 3, 2024, the ASBCA addressed the… Continue reading Contractors May Be Able to Appeal Despite Government’s Delay in Issuing Its Final Decision
The Unexpected And Unwelcome: Defective Design And Changed Conditions Disputes
Christopher D. Cazenave | Jones Walker Last year, my construction colleague Neal Sweeney and I presented on a topic that is still a widely discussed question in the construction industry: who really pays for defective design? Despite contractual mechanisms to deal with them, defective design and changed (or differing site) conditions remain the most unexpected and unwelcome… Continue reading The Unexpected And Unwelcome: Defective Design And Changed Conditions Disputes
Construction Contracts
Matthew Zwiren | LI Legal Construction projects are all very unique. They can differ in many respects, including: When negotiating these terms, it is important to pay close attention to the details, as they can make a very big difference when it comes to construction contracts. In every construction contract, there are a few key… Continue reading Construction Contracts