Rob Pitkin | Construction Law Musings | July 24, 2015 Now that private construction work is now heating up, it’s time to revisit those pesky contract documents. As Chris Hill famously reminds us, “the contract is king,” meaning that many disputes will be governed almost exclusively by what’s in the written contract you have on a… Continue reading Make Your Contract Work for You: Top 5 Clauses to Review Before Signing
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Some Construction Contract Basics- Necessities and Pitfalls
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | May 25, 2015 Recently, I’ve been on an “advising” kick here at Construction Law Musings. My last two posts have been about communication and trusting your gut when it comes to a smooth construction project. This post will be the third in the trilogy (and who knows… Continue reading Some Construction Contract Basics- Necessities and Pitfalls
Construction Contract Claims Against a Third-Party Lender? The Unforeseen Consequences of a Standard Practice
Travis A. Knobbe | Spilman Thomas and Battle | May 18, 2015 For those of us who commonly represent lenders, there is nothing more unsettling than hearing the words “course and pattern of conduct” or “dominion and control” or some variation of the same. Any suit where someone seeks to impose liability on a bank for… Continue reading Construction Contract Claims Against a Third-Party Lender? The Unforeseen Consequences of a Standard Practice
Indemnity Clauses—What do they mean, and what should you be looking for?
Craig Martin | Construction Contractor Advisor | May 4, 2015 It seems that every construction contract now-a-days, contains an indemnity clause. Contractors should be reviewing these indemnity clauses very carefully to understand the potential scope of an indemnity obligation and your opportunity to negotiate changes. What is an indemnity Clause? An indemnity clause transfers risk from… Continue reading Indemnity Clauses—What do they mean, and what should you be looking for?
Award of Attorneys’ Fees in Construction Dispute Founded Solely on AAA Rules
Kenneth A. Slavens | Husch Blackwell LLP | May 5, 2015 On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, the Missouri Court of Appeals issued its decision in City of Chesterfield v. Frederich Construction Inc., et al. The Court of Appeals confirmed an arbitration award that included the payment of attorneys’ fees despite the lack of contractual provision… Continue reading Award of Attorneys’ Fees in Construction Dispute Founded Solely on AAA Rules