Timothy L. Pierce and Heather L. Frisch | K&L Gates | May 23, 2018 The California Supreme Court issued an opinion on May 14, 2018 in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co. that resolves a split in authority regarding whether Civil Code Section 8814 excuses prompt payment of retention by an owner… Continue reading California Supreme Court Provides Clarity to California’s Prompt Payment Exception
Category: Construction Law
Changes in the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Will Impact Your Case
Michael Ponzo | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 14, 2018 In 2017, the Arizona Supreme Court changed the scope and limits of discovery to “any non-privileged matter that is relevant to any party’ claim or defense and proportional to the needs of the case.”1 Starting in July 2018, Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure 26.2, will take… Continue reading Changes in the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure Will Impact Your Case
Does the Miller Act Trump Subcontract Dispute Provisions?
Christopher Horton | Smith Currie & Hancock | May 9, 2018 The Miller Act All general contractors performing public building or public works contracts with the federal government must be familiar with the Miller Act. It is a requirement for doing business with the federal government. Pursuant to the Miller Act, a general contractor entering… Continue reading Does the Miller Act Trump Subcontract Dispute Provisions?
False Claims to the Government: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
Catherine Maraist | Breazeale Sachse & Wilson LLP | April 11, 2018 Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region are set to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money earmarked for transportation and other construction projects. However, the significant influx of federal spending brings with it the significant risk of fraud, waste, and abuse.… Continue reading False Claims to the Government: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
The Federal Rules – Who You can Bring with You to a Deposition
Daniel K. Johnson | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP | April 24, 2018 One consideration during discovery is whether to request that other witnesses, besides the witness who is being deposed, be sequestered from that deposition. This is a particularly relevant consideration in construction disputes, which are often fact-intensive with dozens of witnesses and potential… Continue reading The Federal Rules – Who You can Bring with You to a Deposition