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constructionattorneyblog: Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.

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No Longer in the Dark: A Primer on the Distinction between Delay and Disruption Damages in a Construction Dispute

Best Practices Construction Law

While the legal issue focused on the County’s right rely on the defense of sovereign immunity, the Contractor’s (and it expert’s) characterization of the damages was critical to the outcome of the case.

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Subcontractor’s Failure to Strictly Comply With Notice Provision Costs $200,000

Best Practices Construction Law

Like every legal question, the answer is: It depends! When you are required to strictly comply with a particular provision or legal requirement, then any departure from that requirement (no matter how insubstantial) can void the claim or provide an absolute defense. Strict or substantial compliance.

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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection

FDR Safety

A well-versed representative is also familiar with OSHA’s own internal procedures for handling an OSHA inspection, the Field Inspection Reference Manual or FIRM at [link]. Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

REFERENCES. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense (DOD), and National 19 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). General Services Administration (GSA), US Department of Defense (DOD), and National 35 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Office of the Assistance Secretary of Defense.

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constructionattorneyblog: Fiduciary Duty by Design Professionals?

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. All references to "Sabo & Zahn" refer to Sabo & Zahn LLC.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

Constructlaw

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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