Paperwork, and more Paperwork–Discovery in the Construction Lawsuit

Melissa Dewey Brumback – November 19, 2012 As I mentioned at the start of this series, one of the reasons that I like watching Law & Order is that things happen fast, and there is always a smoking gun paper  to be found by the lawyers over a night of eating cold Chinese food.  Yes, well-… Continue reading Paperwork, and more Paperwork–Discovery in the Construction Lawsuit

Five Recent Updates in the Law

Laura Bowman – November 2, 2012 Several recent changes that affect construction law have occurred. Some of the key updates are described below. State of Ohio Public Notice Website In February 2012, the state public notice website required by H.B. 153 became operational. All advertisements and notices required by the R.C. to be published in… Continue reading Five Recent Updates in the Law

Resolving International Construction Disputes – Litigation Or Arbitration?

Gordon F. Bell – October 31, 2012 Introduction As we have discussed in previous alerts in this series, many claims can arise under international construction contracts. Of course, not all those claims end up in a formal dispute. In the last alert we described various methods for resolving disputes without the need for formal proceedings;… Continue reading Resolving International Construction Disputes – Litigation Or Arbitration?

Construction Law Client Alert : Appellate Court Clarifies When Builders Must Produce Documents In SB 800 Cases

V. Winnie Tungpagasit – November 26, 2012 In the recent case of Darling et al. v. Superior Court (Western Pacific Housing, Inc.) 2012 Cal. App. Lexis 1189 (filed November 16, 2012), the First District of the California Court of Appeal confirmed the trial court’s order staying a construction defect case because the homeowners in the… Continue reading Construction Law Client Alert : Appellate Court Clarifies When Builders Must Produce Documents In SB 800 Cases

Arizona Construction Law Summary

James J. Sienicki and Eric H. Spencer – September 14, 2012 This year has been a busy one so far for legal developments affecting the Arizona construction industry. Here is a brief summary of court cases and legislation of interest. Case Law: In Wang Electric, Inc. v. Smoke Tree Resort, LLC, 2012 Ariz. App. LEXIS 120,… Continue reading Arizona Construction Law Summary

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