Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 8, 2015

In anticipation of what could be an influx of wintry weather, the Tennessee Department of Transportation has made arrangements to ensure the state’s roadways stay clear. The government filed a counter-claim alleging fraud and other violations. ” Of course, by its very nature, such a claim will be factually driven.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MAY 12, 2014

I recently learned that these principles may not apply to a public owner’s claims against design professionals and contractors. For example, in Tennessee, claims regarding improvements to real property must be brought within four years of substantial completion of the project, regardless of the date of discovery.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2015

I’ve tried both and prefer a third: Contracts, which do not entertain, do not convey information or ideas, and do not try to persuade. ” In the world of commercial real estate and construction contracts, Siviglia hit the nail on the head. Using some of Siviglia’s tips in Courses on Drafting Contracts , 12 Scribes J.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 18, 2013

When I moved to Nashville in 2006, I was sworn into the Tennessee bar by a local judge. My partner happened to be in trial on a significant prevailing wage dispute, and the court a break during the trial to admit me to the practice of law in Tennessee. Image: USDAgov.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JANUARY 9, 2013

Yes, there are limits to what parties can include in a construction contract. Other states like Maryland prohibit lien waivers in executory construction contracts. Other states like Maryland prohibit lien waivers in executory construction contracts. In Rolf Jensen & Associates v. " The Facts. ” An Observation.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 21, 2016

Whether you are an owner, contractor, subcontractor or supplier, you will want to read the rest of this post since it illustrates precisely what all those attorneys have been telling you for years: “Please, please, please read your contract.” In Schindler v. Tully Construction Co. , Tully Construction Co. ,

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ENR Construction

JUNE 5, 2019

A federal judge has rejected the Tennessee Valley Authority’s motion to dismiss a breach of contract claim brought by Nuclear Development LLC, which has an agreement to purchase the partially completed two-unit, 1,260-MW Bellefonte nuclear plant in Alabama.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 24, 2012

Through the years of consulting with folks in the construction industry about mechanics lien and bond claims, I’ve unearthed a set of principles to help navigate the very complicated world of liens. They barely even mentioned that they could file a bond claim, and that this is commonly even referred to as a lien.

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Contracting parties can and often do agree that in the event of litigation between them, the “prevailing party” will be paid his attorneys’ fees incurred in the fight. A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50 And sometimes it is. Issa Construction, LLC, v. Blalock , No. LaMontagne Builders, Inc.

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Construction Lawyer

JANUARY 19, 2015

An arbitrator''s award of attorneys fees to the prevailing party was upheld by a Tennessee court in Lasco Inc. The contract between the parties contained these dispute resolution provisions: § 6.2.1 Any claim arising out of or related to this Subcontract. arbitration contracts litigation' Inman Construction, No.

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Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 28, 2015

Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. This Agreement becomes a part of the Contract when properly executed and approved.

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Best Practices Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Over the past two months, I have reviewed more construction contracts than ever before in my career. I made major move from Washington, DC to Nashville, Tennessee in 2006 during the start of the housing collapse. Some clients have not updated their new form contracts; some clients have.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 31, 2013

Wilson Contracting , the Tennessee Court of Appeals reviewed a case involving a project at Key Field in Mississippi. Although the court ruled against Foster on its claims, it did so because the subcontractor failed to prove its case. Wow, that’s a mouthful! Let’s look at an example. The Lesson.

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A local activist organization claims that a city agency's unfair alliance to investors in the Nashville FC team swayed its awarding of contracts to Populous, Mortenson and Messer Construction.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 4, 2016

Many contract documents, including the AIA 201 (2007), require the contractor to “immediately suspend” the operations upon the discovery of human remains or other archeological findings. Even if your contract does not address this situation, you should stop work to properly analyze the situation. Preserve claims.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 10, 2015

HQ Construction , the Tennessee Department of Transportation ‘ s new monthly newsletter, recently highlighted in its June 2015 issue an instance when a road builder discovered what appeared to be an underground storage tank (UST). Preserve claims. That can certainly disrupt construction, right? HQ Construction (June 2015).

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 2, 2013

Tom Emmett Construction Company (pdf) determined to take their $3,000 construction dispute to the Tennessee Court of Appeals. The total contract price was $18,000 and the Owners refused to pay the balance of $8,000 because they were dissatisfied with the workmanship of the driveway. 8,000 owed on the contract.

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JULY 31, 2013

Wilson Contracting , the Tennessee Court of Appeals reviewed a case involving a project at Key Field in Mississippi. Although the court ruled against Foster on its claims, it did so because the subcontractor failed to prove its case. Wow, that''s a mouthful! Let''s look at an example. In Foster & Creighton Company v.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

In addition, you may not have the accurate contract provisions in front of you when you are sending an email from the project site, so your communication may not include the appropriate contract references that you need to support your position or claim. If a law requires a signature, an electronic signature satisfies the law.

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Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

ACE American Insurance Company (pdf) , applying Maryland and Tennessee law, the Fourth Circuit held that the joint venture contractor violated the terms of both the primary insurance and excess insurance policies by not obtaining the insurer’s consent before settlement. The Insurance Claim. The Facts. The Underlying Dispute.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 24, 2012

Whether you are an out-of-state contractor bidding on an in-state public project, an electrical contractor on a commercial project, or a joint-venture partnership performing general contracting services, you need to check your state's laws on licensing. Business License Requirements.

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Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Tennessee, Virginia and Alabama are the top-ranked states, respectively, in BF’s flagship Best Business Climate ranking. The reputation of Tennessee’s business climate and skilled workforce has attracted countless world-class businesses to our state. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 14, 2016

The Court of Appeals of Tennessee recently addressed this issue in McNeese v. Whether you are talking about a change order, outstanding payment application, or claim for delay damages, your agreement on a dispute may be binding depending on the circumstances. Within minutes, they were fighting again. Williams, No.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

Rising stars Tennessee and Indiana, our fourth- and fifth-ranked states in Best Business Climate, show no signs of abandoning their upward mobility in this flagship category. In January 2010, Tennessee passed the First to the Top Act (FTTT). million contract for Shelton to support MBUSI’s technical programs. Mercedes-Benz U.S.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

State Credits available against the Corporate Income Tax: Education Credit (AS 43.20.014): Taxpayers that contribute to vocational education programs or accredited Alaska universities or colleges for educational purposes or facilities may claim a tax credit for 50% of the first $100,000, 100% of the next $200,000, and 50% of further contributions.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 21, 2014

The program is capped at 10,000 new jobs being claimed each year by all participants; whereas a taxpayer is limited to a maximum of 400 new jobs per year. Qualified research expenses generally include wages, supplies and contract research costs. Eligibility qualifications are different for rural and metro areas.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 28, 2014

Have at least one full-time employee or sales agent participate in the event (a photo of the booth at the event must be provided with claim). The new facility, which will be operational this summer, will allow the company to move previously contracted work in house, as well as build a larger showroom to display machines for customers.

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