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Not Just An Old Wives’ Tale: Negotiating “Paid In Full” Check Binds Contractor

Best Practices Construction Law

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. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. Fouches and Assoc., The “paid in full” principle is not just an old wives’ tale.

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Test the Bounds of Job Order Contracting?

Job Order Contracting

Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.

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Provide Notice (and 10 Other Tasks) When Pursuing a Construction Claim

Best Practices Construction Law

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. Identify issues and establish a roadmap.

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Experts Offer Plenty of Advice during WPL Webinar on Subcontractor Delay Claims

Construction Dive

There are several steps that subcontractors should take if they want to maintain their rights to file delay claims, Navigant Construction Forum Executive Director James Zack said during a webinar that WPL Publishing held earlier this month. Zack and Navigant Consulting Inc. ” Read more. ” Read more.

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“Paid in Full” Wives’ Tale True? When Endorsing A Check, Yes Ma’am!

Best Practices Construction Law

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. The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. Fouches and Assoc.,

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Thomas Partey to Arsenal saga takes another twist as Atletico Madrid star’s agent says claims his client is in talks over a move are ‘totally untrue’… even though they came from star’s dad

Construction Test

Thomas Partey’s agent has dismissed claims made by the player’s father, Jacob, that the star has entered negotiations to sign for. The Ghanaian has been heavily linked with a summer move to the Emirates and has a £43million release clause in his current deal – enticing the Gunners to bid for the combative midfielder.

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Recent Federal Circuit Decision Highlights the Limitations of Discussions

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

In a typical bid protest, the protester argues that its proposal should have been evaluated more favorably or that its competitors should have received a less favorable evaluation. Court of Federal Claims rejected those arguments, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) affirmed that decision.