G. Scott Walters – December 18, 2012 Change Happens One constant on most construction projects is change. Most construction contracts contain a specific clause (or clauses) discussing procedures and requirements that the project participants should follow in order to address these changes. Changes clauses are found in standard industry construction contracts, private construction contracts, and… Continue reading Recovery of Legal Fees and Consultants’ Expenses in REAs
“Toxic” Mold Claims: Steps to Prevent and Aggressively Defend
W. Kyle Dillard – December 17, 2012 TOXIC MOLD. SICK BUILDING SYNDROME. MOLD SICKNESS. These are some of the popular catch phrases employed by those who seek to profit by perpetuating the mythology that has fueled a cottage litigation industry of mold hysteria for more than a decade. Despite the rejection of these notions as… Continue reading “Toxic” Mold Claims: Steps to Prevent and Aggressively Defend
Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Scott C. Sandberg – December 2012 While Colorado’s General Assembly passed no significant legislation affecting construction law in 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals handed down a number of significant rulings. In Melssen v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a notice of claim made under Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform… Continue reading Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Mississippi’s “Preference” Statute–It is really quite simple. : Construction Law Toolbox
Christopher Solop – January 4, 2013 Mississippi has two “preference” statutes. The first one is found under the statutory scheme for the Board of Public Contractors at Miss. Code Ann. §31-3-21(3) (Rev.2010). The second one is found under the Mississippi statutes dealing with Public Purchases at Miss. Code Ann. §31-7-47 (Supp. 2012). The purpose of… Continue reading Mississippi’s “Preference” Statute–It is really quite simple. : Construction Law Toolbox
Editorial: Finally, a Drywall Safety Law
Herald-Tribune – January 8, 2013 Drywall regulation that is headed to the president for signing this week was a long time coming. Too long. Faulty drywall, which made its way into thousands of homes, hit the market beginning in 2004. Afflicted homeowners complained of foul smells and corrosion — likely caused by drywall with excessive… Continue reading Editorial: Finally, a Drywall Safety Law