Denis Serkin, Jerry P. Brodsky and Michael S. Zicherman | Peckar & Abramson Contracts and insurance Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for dispute resolution? Many different form contracts… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts and Insurance in USA
Month: October 2024
General Contractor Gets Fired [Upon] for Subcontractor’s Failure to Hire Apprentices
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog As most public works contractors know, Labor Code section 1777.5 requires the hiring of apprentices on public works projects and, under Labor Code section 1777.7, violations are subject to civil penalties of up $100/day and up to $300/day days for repeated violations within a three-year period. In Lusardi Construction… Continue reading General Contractor Gets Fired [Upon] for Subcontractor’s Failure to Hire Apprentices
There are Consequences to Executed Documents such as the Accord and Satisfaction Defense
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates A federal government contractor in Jackson Construction Co., Inc. v. U.S., 62 Fed.Cl. 84 (Fed.Cl. 2024) sought delay damages against the government. It lost. The reason for the loss is a crucial reminder that documents parties sign ALWAYS matter. ALWAYS!! In Jackson Construction Co., the contractor’s delay claim was premised… Continue reading There are Consequences to Executed Documents such as the Accord and Satisfaction Defense
Recovering Time and Costs from Hurricane Helene: Force Majeure Solutions for Contractors
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law When Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina, it caused severe disruptions to construction projects across the state. Baxter International’s North Cove facility in Marion, N.C., was completely shut down after floodwaters damaged the site and bridges leading to it. Elsewhere, landslides and floods wiped out large sections of Interstate… Continue reading Recovering Time and Costs from Hurricane Helene: Force Majeure Solutions for Contractors
Lawyers: Be Smart (and Ethical) With Those Smart Devices
Esquire Depostion Solutions Cameras and microphones are everywhere, capturing our movements and recording every sound within their reach. The cell phone, the voice assistant, the family car, the pet camera, even that new sous vide precision cooker. They’re all listening or watching. Nearly everyone is aware of these devices. But are we sufficiently aware of… Continue reading Lawyers: Be Smart (and Ethical) With Those Smart Devices