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Fraud as an Exception to the Economic Loss Doctrine: Changing Trends in Colorado and Tennessee

Constructlaw

But two recent state-court decisions evidence a change in that trend: Both held that the Economic Loss Doctrine bars fraud claims because parties to a commercial contract — often sophisticated and represented by counsel — allocate risk, prescribe damages, and rely on the terms of the bargain.

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Dispute Boards: An Approach to the Efficient Resolution of Disputes in the Construction Sector

Constructlaw

Further, some practitioners believe that there is a risk that the dispute board members, especially engineers who lack formal legal training, may disregard the requirements of a contract in favor of their own sense of equity and judgment. [7] He can be reached at Zach.Torres-Fowler@Troutman.com. [1] 3] See generally John W. Hinchey, et al.,

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constructionattorneyblog: California: No contractual jury waiver

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Categories.

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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Finally, the third possible amendment would overrule current Board case law holding that collective bargaining language in the construction industry, standing alone, can be legally sufficient to prove a union’s majority status and establish a conventional 9(a) bargaining relationship between an employer and its employees’ union (9(a) relationship).

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Breaking with Tradition, The Current NLRB is on a Rulemaking Tear: Election Procedures, Recognition Bar, and 9(a) Collective Bargaining Relationships

Construction and Infrastructure Law

Finally, the third possible amendment would overrule current Board case law holding that collective bargaining language in the construction industry, standing alone, can be legally sufficient to prove a union’s majority status and establish a conventional 9(a) bargaining relationship between an employer and its employees’ union (9(a) relationship).