Sean Donoghue | Construction Executive As certain as death and taxes, documents will need to be exchanged in the event of a lawsuit. Here is what to expect and a few tips for reducing costs and protecting the case. WHAT NEEDS TO BE PRODUCED? Discovery is broad, but proportional to the needs (i.e., usually the… Continue reading So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…
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Recovering Attorneys’ Fees for Breach of Contract
Saira S. Siddiqui and Ryan T. Kinder | Buildsmart Texas lawyers finally have the ability to recover attorneys’ fees on behalf of their clients in all breach of contract matters, regardless of whether the other party is an individual, corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company. The Texas Legislature has expanded the scope of Chapter… Continue reading Recovering Attorneys’ Fees for Breach of Contract
What’s the Verdict?
How Are Virtual Trials Working, and Are They Here to Stay? Mark P. Scheer and Joe L. Hogan | CLM “You’re on mute, your honor.” If Black’s Law Dictionary held a “Phrase of the Year” contest for the last 12 months, that would be our nomination. Like most attorneys with active trial practices, when COVID-19… Continue reading What’s the Verdict?
Securing and Protecting Home-Field Advantage in Construction Litigation
Christopher Sexton and Lisa Wampler | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman In construction litigation, home-field advantage is a concept that arises quite frequently. Certainly, in the sports world where we are used to hearing this term, home-field advantage is a controversial phenomenon. But, in the legal realm, the concept is a bit more intuitive:… Continue reading Securing and Protecting Home-Field Advantage in Construction Litigation
Yet ANOTHER Reminder to Always Respond
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings You would think I wouldn’t have to discuss the absolute need to respond to any served pleadings, particularly after some of the prior examples of what can happen if you fail to respond. Of course, I wouldn’t be starting a post like this if those that were sued contacted an experienced… Continue reading Yet ANOTHER Reminder to Always Respond