Cornelius Sweers | Porter Hedges If you ask owners, general contractors, or subcontractors how long the warranty lasts that they received or gave on a construction project, they will often tell you that they have a “one year warranty.” However, if the parties used a standard construction contract form such as those from the American… Continue reading How Long Does that “One Year Warranty” Last? Longer than You Might Think
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Breaking Down The Walls: A Series On Construction Delay (Part 3 Of 6)
Thomas Certo | Ankura In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Walls series, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and Jacob Lokash, an associate at the firm, draw upon their extensive legal expertise to explore the complexities of construction… Continue reading Breaking Down The Walls: A Series On Construction Delay (Part 3 Of 6)
AI’s Double-Edged Role In Dispute Resolution
Giuseppe De Palo | JAMS Recently practitioners, scholars and enthusiasts of alternative dispute resolution gathered—virtually and in person—at a JAMS Resolution Center to examine one of the most pressing and intriguing questions in the field: What happens when the very technology causing or complicating a dispute is also asked to help solve it? At the… Continue reading AI’s Double-Edged Role In Dispute Resolution
Insurance and Reconstruction: A Guide for Property Owners Facing Wildfire Aftermath and Other Disasters
Matthew DeVries and Heather Wright | Best Practices Construction Law “This is the worst-case scenario to prepare for,” said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, when talking about the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and the subsequent heavy rainfall. The aftermath of debris, mudslides and flooding has left a path of devastation, destroying… Continue reading Insurance and Reconstruction: A Guide for Property Owners Facing Wildfire Aftermath and Other Disasters
OMG! Bruh 86s PLAs Under CICA—It’s a “W” for Fed Contractors!
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law I am sure that my kiddos would understand that title, so shoot me an email if you get it! In a major win for open competition in federal contracting, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled against the government’s mandate requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale… Continue reading OMG! Bruh 86s PLAs Under CICA—It’s a “W” for Fed Contractors!