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Bargaining Room v. False Claims: 5 Tips for Negotiation of Construction Claims

Best Practices Construction Law

Earlier this week, a settlement was reached in dispute where the contractor and designer were alleged to have filed false claims with the U.S. The issue raises an important question: What should a contractor do during negotiations to allow for some “bargaining room” so as to avoid any appearance of filing a false claim?

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7 Contractor Tips for Dealing With Insurance Adjusters & Owners

Levelset

In turn, the owner is relying on the insurance company to pay their claim. Dig deeper: What contractors need to know about the insurance claims process. Here are seven tips to follow when dealing with customers, insurance adjusters, and the appraisal process. Avoid insurance negotiations.

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The Percentages Favor Settlement of Claims and Appeals

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

As a follow-up to my earlier post about the need to develop a settlement strategy when a claim is headed for litigation, I reviewed the various decisions of the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA) for the first five months of 2022. Over 90% of the ADRs before the Board have resulted in settlements.

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Sellers Say Goodbye to Their Homes, But Not Their Appliances

Pro Builder

In today’s housing market, sellers are flexing their upper hand and claiming their appliances, toilets, sinks, and even their backyard fruit trees. The New York Times says self-cleaning toilets with bidets are a top item sellers have claimed during moves, as are kitchen appliances, likely to avoid appliance delays and shortages.

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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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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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Payment of Retainage with “conditions attached” Deemed Non-Payment

Best Practices Construction Law

Given the amount of leftover Halloween candy in our house, you bet that I can make some deals with my kiddos: “If you do this, I will give you some candy” … or … “If you don’t stop doing this … I won’t give you any candy.” Wright & Morrisey, Inc. ,

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