ENR Construction
MARCH 30, 2023
Legal action was brought by communities that claimed business and environmental damage when the US Army Corps of Engineers opened the Louisiana spillway for 123 days in 2019.
Constructlaw
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Myers Construction Corp., Louisiana courts conduct a three-prong test that examines whether contracting parties have a manifest stipulation for a third party, whether there is a certain benefit for the third party, and whether the benefit is merely incidental. 2700 Bohn Motor, LLC v. 3d 500 (La.
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Construction Law Monitor
MAY 30, 2012
Mediation and Arbitration have been touted as the faster, cheaper and more efficient way to handle legal disputes. For example, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) is one of the leaders in construction arbitration. They publish a set of rules called “Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures.”
Construction Law Monitor
MAY 14, 2013
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge (Photo credit: Wikipedia). If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. Securing and maintaining the proper licensing and registration is incredibly important in the construction world here in Louisiana. Related articles.
Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 5, 2012
Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. In Louisiana and other states, a Mandamus can be used for a number of things (listed out in La R.S. §44:114
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 13, 2010
Between 2005 and 2008, the Green Building Construction industry has grown by 500%, from a $10 billion industry to a $49b industry. If you’re in construction, these numbers should get your attention. We operate two topic-specific blogs on the topic ( Louisiana Green Law and Northwest Green Law ), and I’m a LEED AP.
Construction Law Monitor
JULY 16, 2013
In recent weeks, I have seen a spike in the number of issues coming across my desk that directly involve the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (“LSLBC”). I know, that statement is just full of things “legal.” All of which can be found in Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq.
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