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Contract Void Ab Initio: Key Insights into the KBR vs. Corps of Engineers Affirmative Defense

Best Practices Construction Law

The alleged misrepresentations include issues related to subcontractor quotes, firm fixed prices, subcontracting plans, and more. Motion to Amend and Legal Defense: The Corps, despite delays in formally amending its answer, argued that KBR was aware of the potential affirmative defense before the conclusion of fact discovery.

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Advise & Consult: Serious, expert legal insights for the construction industry

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This blog, created by a business that provides expert legal witnesses, needs to be written at the level that you would find value if you were a serious lawyer or litigant in a significant construction dispute. I’m not a lawyer, of course, and wouldn’t think of providing specific legal advice to anyone reading this blog.

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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

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A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Most construction companies and project owners require NCCCO-certified operators for bidding and subcontracting. Proper certification and training are crucial for preventing these accidents.

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Subcontractor Bids

Mr Ethics

They also argued that as the lowest bidder they are due the subcontract. Is it unethical to deny them the subcontract? I would recommend that you contact counsel regarding the potential legal ramifications of having the subcontractor default during the project if you decide to award them the subcontract.

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Subcontractor Bids

Mr Ethics

They also argued that as the lowest bidder they are due the subcontract. Is it unethical to deny them the subcontract? I would recommend that you contact counsel regarding the potential legal ramifications of having the subcontractor default during the project if you decide to award them the subcontract.

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Subcontractor Bids

Mr Ethics

They also argued that as the lowest bidder they are due the subcontract. Is it unethical to deny them the subcontract? I would recommend that you contact counsel regarding the potential legal ramifications of having the subcontractor default during the project if you decide to award them the subcontract.

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The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts

Best Practices Construction Law

Contractors have a means of shifting the risk of non-payment by the owner to its subcontractor by including a certain payment provisions in the subcontract agreement. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit concluded that a “pay if paid” clause in a subcontract was not ambiguous and, therefore, enforceable against the subcontractor.