John Green – June 11, 2013 A new case from Oregon deals with a recurring problem in construction defect litigation—the absence of clear dates in the complaint regarding when damage is alleged to have occurred. Frequently, a plaintiff will allege that defects in a construction project have caused property damage to other elements of the… Continue reading New Case Affirms Broad Duty to Defend in Construction Defect Case Where Damage Dates Unclear
BINGO Word of the Day – June 19th
I will be out of the office June 19th – June 21st and will have intermittent email access. If you get a BINGO, send it in as usual and I will make contact with you and announce the winner and the new game as soon as I can. The current game is now: Lines… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 19th
Important Contract Clauses For Subcontractors And Suppliers
Joe Virene – June 11, 2013 Because of time constraints and the desire to get the business, subcontractors and suppliers routinely sign lengthy subcontracts and master service agreements without closely reading the terms and conditions. Below are some clauses that every subcontractor and supplier should review in a contract. 1. Payment Conditions – You should minimize and… Continue reading Important Contract Clauses For Subcontractors And Suppliers
BINGO Word of the Day – June 18th
The current game is now: Lines BINGO – 5 spaces in a row making a horizontal, diagonal, or vertical line. Today’s Useless Fact: Abraham Lincoln created a national banking system with Abraham Lincoln National Banking Act in 1863, resulting in a standardized currency. Here is today’s word: DOORS Previously called words:… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – June 18th
Lien Filing Update: Virginia Mechanic’s Liens Get Even Harder
Timothy R. Hughes – June 4, 2013 As many contractors and lawyers know, filing a proper mechanic’s lien in Virginia is quite difficult. Virginia law provides that a mechanic’s lien must strictly comply with all of the provisions of the code. Because the lien recovery can circumvent typical limitations and allow parties to sue outside… Continue reading Lien Filing Update: Virginia Mechanic’s Liens Get Even Harder