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
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Breach vs. Default — What’s the difference?
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart The words breach and default are often used interchangeably to indicate that somebody hasn’t done what they were legally required to do. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the words do appear somewhat interchangeable. Black’s defines breach as “a violation or infraction of a law, obligation, or agreement, especially of an official duty or a legal obligation.” … Continue reading Breach vs. Default — What’s the difference?
Construction Picks Up Post-COVID and So Do Claims (and A Construction Lawyer Can Help)
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings I’m a construction attorney and proud to be one. Over the past couple of years, my expertise (and that of my fellow members of the Virginia construction bar) has been challenged by everything from COVID-related shutdowns to supply chain issues to unanticipated price increases. With each of these obstacles placed in front of my… Continue reading Construction Picks Up Post-COVID and So Do Claims (and A Construction Lawyer Can Help)
Documentation: A Key to Preventing and Winning Construction Claims
Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock Both practically and legally, a picture is worth a thousand words. In both the construction and legal industries, attempting to resolve issues based on oral conversations can be a recipe for further conflict. This is because it is inherently difficult to determine the truth in a… Continue reading Documentation: A Key to Preventing and Winning Construction Claims
Provide Notice (and 10 other tasks) when Pursuing a Construction Claim
Matthew J. DeVries | Burr & Forman LLP | November 4, 2015 When dealing with a construction claim — whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. Generally, you have to make sure that you comply with the contract or insurance provisions by: (1)… Continue reading Provide Notice (and 10 other tasks) when Pursuing a Construction Claim