Bidding Claims Legal Negotiation 
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
But I have never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?”. the Court of Appeals of Mississippi held that the PAID IN FULL principle—or what lawyers know as accord and satisfaction —barred a contractor’s claim for additional payment. In Triangle Construction Co. Fouches and Assoc.,
Best Practices Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
When dealing with construction claims—whether one for construction defects, outstanding payment, or delay damages—an initial hurdle is making sure that proper notice has been given. This decision illustrates the importance of following a process when dealing with a claim. Prove legal entitlement.
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Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 22, 2018
But I had never really thought about that legal principle because, “People don’t really do that, do they?” the Court of Appeals of Mississippi recently held that the PAID IN FULL principle—or what lawyers know as accord and satisfaction —barred a contractor’s claim for additional payment. Fouches and Assoc.,
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
For this reason, construction professionals must find better ways to craft and negotiate agreements. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. For this reason, contractors need to be careful with the GMP agreement and negotiate terms to protect themselves.
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Subcontractor Spirtas Worldwide LLC filed a Miller Act claim against contractor SGLC Consulting LLC to recover the cost of materials provided and labor performed on a project for the U.S. Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. This is often the starting point for reviewing a claim and the key to a successful analysis of issues.
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