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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. certifications and/or lien waivers) to the prime contractors to obtain payment. Mass) (Dec.

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Digital Builder Podcast Ep 22: How Specialty Contractors Can Navigate Contracts & Get Paid On Time

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In reality, it’s often a monster document packed full of legalese that can be difficult to understand. A contract should really be a tool to help everyone in the construction industry; it doesn’t have to be this monster document that you just hold your nose, sign, and hope for the best.” Let’s meet in the middle.

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#122:  Construction Loan Disbursement Pitfalls

NH Construction Law

Worse, the contractor or one of its unpaid subcontractors could place a mechanic’s lien on the property – which is sure to result in a breach of the owner/borrower’s loan agreement! All such contractual solutions depend on the leverage possessed by and the negotiation savvy of the parties to these arrangements.

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. Insuring agreement. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. .”

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A Contractor’s Guide to Homeowner’s Insurance: Is Your Project Covered?

Levelset

Here are a few things to focus on when you sit down and read the entire policy document from beginning to end. Insuring agreement. “The insuring agreement is a critical part of a homeowners policy document,” says Anthony Dileo, Agency Owner at Pennsylvania-based Northeast Insurance and Financial Consultants. .”

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Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts

Construction Law Monitor

The information is very helpful to contractors and can be used a resource when a contractor begins the contracting phase of a construction project to help get a better understanding of what is going on within the contract documents. Here both parties need to negotiate terms to better protect when a dispute arises.

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Construction Contract's arbitration provision is separable, based on

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. applies where,  as in this case,  "the Contract Documents do not provide for arbitration.