Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability.

Liability 90

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 90

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability.

Liability 52

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 52

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In a payment dispute between the subcontractor and contractor, the contractor argued that the “pay if paid” clause provided an absolute defense to payment. For the contractors out there, Universal Concrete Products is a good reminder of the importance of drafting clear and unambiguous contact terms between the parties.

Contract 77

Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Appreciate that this limited number of disputes pursuing courtroom redress exists against a backdrop of a rising number of actual claims in green building construction projects. And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. Legal scholars can have at it.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Because these statements are drafted in the inspector’s own words, counsel or the employer representative should make certain that the statements are correct in all respects before the witness is allowed to sign. There may be defenses to the citations that you have not considered. How much is the penalty? It never hurts to ask.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

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.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108