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You Should Not Contract With Your Environmental Consultant

Green Building Law Update

In an effort to mitigate risk you should not contract directly with an environmental consultant, but rather your attorney should contract with that consultant. What is described here is much more than simply good drafting of consultant contacts (e.g., And it may be much more than that.

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The Impact of ASC 842 – The New Lease Standard Is Here

Construction Business Owner

According to ASC 842-10-55-12, these leases “should be classified in accordance with the lease classification criteria applicable to all other leases on the basis of the legally enforceable terms and conditions of the lease.” As a result, it is imperative to consider all factors that may result in legally enforceable rights and obligations.

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Project Documentation: The Bad Little Email That Got Produced

Best Practices Construction Law

Believe it or not, there are always a wealth of emails and other documents produced in litigation that help “make the case” for the other side. We also need to consult the claims team to determine how late we really are. ” Best Practices advises that you should have a written document management policy in place.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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Mr. Ethics - July 2017

Mr Ethics

In accord with the bid documents all bids were to be evaluated on a point system. Should I seek legal action or advise the owner that its action is unethical? Dear Undecided, Only you and your counsel can determine whether to take legal action. However, ethical actions can have legal implications. Sincerely, Undecided.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Cooperatives

Job Order Contracting

This particular document was circulated by the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance, NCPA. Carefully review all of the Job Order Contract and all associated documents. Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? 1] This document is not providing, nor attempts to provide any form of legal advice.

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