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Severin Doctrine: It's Another Name for "Pass-Through-Plus" Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

The claims were made by the contractor on its own behalf, as well as on the behalf of its subcontractor. The subcontractor prepared an additional 70 shop drawings for total of 1,650 additional hours for which it sought additional compensation. The claim was presented by the contractor to the DOT. Image: Sangudo.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

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Delay claims on a construction can be confusing, especially when you think about the delay to the work being performed and the disruption to other activities. Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. disruption distinction.

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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

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On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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If you’re bidding on contract work, you will likely need a COI per terms of a legal agreement. A COI may include a waiver of subrogation endorsement that basically asks your insurance company to pay an insurance claim, while giving up the ability to recover (or subrogate) damages from the party that actually caused the problem.

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Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities

Pro Builder

A real estate agent can tap into that supply by either presenting potential buyers to a home builder or by becoming an expert in home builders and new-home sales. Compensation, commissions, and the independent contractor relationship will all change. Home builders, by nature, provide “homes to sell” to help fill that void.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. According to one study, there are presently more than 5,300 pandemic-related filings in the United States.

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One Awesome Case Discussing The Difference Between Delay and Disruption Damages!

Best Practices Construction Law

Triple B Services, LLP , decided on May 26, 2016, the Court of Appeals of Texas reviewed a contractor’s claim for damages on a road expansion project. The County entered into an agreement with the Contractor to expand a three-mile stretch of road. This is a must read! In County of Galveston v. The Contract.

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