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LEED can Help Mitigate Legal Risks in ESG Disclosures

Green Building Law Update

This blog post highlights the legal risk associated with ESG disclosures and proffers that with green building practices companies can mitigate their legal risk while still being responsive to the trend of investor demands for more disclosure. Make no mistake, there is no U.S.

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Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Use Limits on Bonnet Carre Spillway

ENR Construction

Legal action was brought by communities that claimed business and environmental damage when the US Army Corps of Engineers opened the Louisiana spillway for 123 days in 2019.

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When Does A Claim for Damages Not Require Notice? When It Is One For Liquidated Damages.

Best Practices Construction Law

I just blogged about asking for what you want and the importance of complying with notice provisions in pursuing a construction claim. A court in Oklahoma just reminded me that not all claims require notice. 21, 2019) (PDF), the U.S 21, 2019) (PDF), the U.S Here’s what I mean. In WinCo Foods, LLC v.

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The Bird Box Dilemma: When False Pay Apps and Lien Waivers Are Not Fraudulent Inducement

Best Practices Construction Law

As a construction litigation attorney, the “claim” is often about telling the story of a breach of contract, or failed expectations, or unforeseen delays, all through the testimony of individuals or the introduction of documents. Accordingly, the court granted the motion to dismiss the fraudulent inducement claim.

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5 Reasons Why You Need Construction Management Software

Lets Build

It’s no wonder 68% of construction firms are using software as of 2019. Minimized risk of legal claims. Running a large construction business can put you at risk of legal trouble. However, with construction management software, you can say goodbye to all of the hassle and confusion, trading it in for one easy-to-use app.

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Gobble Gobble First and Then You Can Put Up the Christmas Tree. Well, Kinda.

Best Practices Construction Law

In the world of construction claims, according to one court, these same rules apply—it is premature to award damages before the claim has been considered and either approved or rejected. The short opinion makes sense—an arbitrator cannot rule on a claim that has not gone through the process required by the contract.

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#131:  Applying Statutes of Limitations in Arbitration Proceedings

NH Construction Law

3d 411, 424 (2019) (holding that the term “action” means “the steps by which a party seeks to enforce any right in a court ”). Typical is Gannett Fleming, Inc. Corman Construction, Inc. , 376, 397, 220 A.3d Similar conclusions have been reached by courts in Connecticut, R.A. Section 15.4.1.1