Jeffrey Bright | Offit Kurman Terminating for cause a downstream contractor (or subcontractor) is considered the “nuclear option” when handling breaches of contract. Terminating for cause usually increases the risks and likelihood of litigation. Frequently, by the time the terminating party contacts the lawyer, it has already made the decision to terminate and wants the… Continue reading Best Practices When Terminating for Cause a Downstream Contractor/Subcontractor
Category: Construction Contracts
Your AI Tool Could Be Your Next Breach of Contract
Laurie Choi and Christian Fernandez | Snell & Wilmer Like many industries, the construction industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence. AI-powered tools now help construction teams estimate costs, transcribe meetings, summarize RFIs, model schedules, and manage project documents faster than ever before. But amid this rush toward efficiency, a serious risk hides in plain sight:… Continue reading Your AI Tool Could Be Your Next Breach of Contract
3rd District Analyzes Liquidated Damages Provision, Contingency Risk Multiplier in Context of Construction Contract
Nathan R. Woods | Marshall Dennehey Alan Kent Little v. Bath & Kitchen Boutique, LLC, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D1073 (Fla. 3rd DCA, May 27, 2026)\ Alan Little and Bath & Kitchen Boutique, LLC (BKB) entered into an agreement wherein BKB would design and renovate Little’s master bathroom. A portion of BKB’s work failed to… Continue reading 3rd District Analyzes Liquidated Damages Provision, Contingency Risk Multiplier in Context of Construction Contract
Contractor Prevails on Contractual Risk of Loss Provision
Nathan R. Woods | Marshall Dennehey Carnaval Home hired Berman Construction to renovate an existing home owned by Carnaval. Their contract set the date of substantial completion at September 4, 2019, and included a risk of loss provision placing risk predominantly on Carnaval. Berman hired subcontractors, including an electrician and project supervisor, to carry out… Continue reading Contractor Prevails on Contractual Risk of Loss Provision
Can Government Contractors Use AI? A Legal Guide to AI Compliance and Disclosure Requirements
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | GovCon Source Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how government contractors develop proposals, manage contracts, write software, analyze data, and perform countless other functions. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini promise significant gains in efficiency and productivity, but they also raise complex legal, contractual,… Continue reading Can Government Contractors Use AI? A Legal Guide to AI Compliance and Disclosure Requirements