Adam P. Banks, Lauren A. Triebenbach, Michelle Wagner Ebben and Roy E. Wagner | Michael Best & Friedrich As the country braces for the continued spread of COVID-19, the disruptive effect of this virus is already evident as enumerable events, business, and schools shut their doors. This disruption is also likely to impact the construction… Continue reading COVID-19 and Construction Projects: Who is responsible for Delays and Cost Increases?
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New Oregon Gross Receipts Tax Presents Special Challenges for Construction Projects Located in Oregon
Lewis Horowitz and Eric Kodesch | Lane Powell | June 10, 2019 Oregon has enacted a new gross receipts tax (the “Oregon CAT”), largely based on the Ohio commercial activity tax (“Ohio CAT”), but with significant differences. We issued a legal update with a detailed summary of the Oregon CAT and its effect on businesses with Oregon-sourced receipts —… Continue reading New Oregon Gross Receipts Tax Presents Special Challenges for Construction Projects Located in Oregon
Will Strict “No Damages for Delay” Clauses Be Outlawed on New York Public Construction Projects? Stay Tuned.
Peter Strniste | Robinson & Cole Construction Law Zone | July 6, 2018 For years, general contractors and trade contractors have faced very strict “no damages for delay” clauses on New York State construction projects. The tides are changing. If signed into law, S. R. 06686, Reg. Sess. 2017-2018 (NY 2017) will require public entities… Continue reading Will Strict “No Damages for Delay” Clauses Be Outlawed on New York Public Construction Projects? Stay Tuned.
Ten Essential Ways to Protect Yourself During a Construction Project
P. Wesley Lambert | Brouse McDowell | August 25, 2016 [Note: This article is based upon talking points from a Webinar presentation given by P. Wesley Lambert on June 30, 2016. If you are interested in viewing the Webinar, please click the following link:https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByL50atTp8rOZ05qc2xwaTMtajQ] Construction projects, and by extension, construction disputes can be high stakes… Continue reading Ten Essential Ways to Protect Yourself During a Construction Project