Paige Spratt | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Portland’s proximity to Vancouver, Washington, creates opportunities as well as challenges for contractors. Panelists discussed those during a virtual Builder Breakfast event hosted by the Daily Journal of Commerce on Thursday. Insurance, tax and legal experts provided a general understanding of what contractors should consider when pursuing and… Continue reading Experts Offer Advice for Builders Looking Across the State Border
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A Reminder for Contractors of Perils of Not Registering
Mark J. Barak | Stoel Rives Chapter 18.27 of the Revised Code of Washington (“chapter”) contains the requirements for contractors performing services in Washington state. This chapter governs who is considered a contractor, the registration requirements of those contractors, and what could happen if those contractors do not register. Recently, the Washington Supreme Court found… Continue reading A Reminder for Contractors of Perils of Not Registering
Tech to Help Contractors Avoid Litigation
Brian Poage | Construction Executive Risk mitigation is a bigger part of managing construction projects than most people outside the industry realize. Construction is a risky business by nature. However, with the right tools, contractors can protect their businesses from costly litigation and keep jobsites safer and more productive. Modern technology helps increase project visibility… Continue reading Tech to Help Contractors Avoid Litigation
Contractors’ Right to Sue in Washington Requires Registration
John Leary | Construction Law Blog Summary: In Washington, contractors must be properly registered in order to pursue a legal action against a customer for breach of contract. Dobson v. Archibald, a February 2022 decision by the Washington Court of Appeals, reinforced how the governing statute – RCW 18.27.080 – does not simply create an affirmative… Continue reading Contractors’ Right to Sue in Washington Requires Registration
Right to Payment: Substantial Performance and Satisfaction
Daniel Lawrence | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings A recent opinion from the Court of Appeals of Texas provides clarification regarding a contractor’s right to payment where the adequacy of the work performed is challenged and an owner attempts to rely on a satisfaction clause to withhold payment. It also sheds light, in the context of… Continue reading Right to Payment: Substantial Performance and Satisfaction