Jeffrey M. Reichard | Nexsen Pruet | August 2, 2018 As you probably have heard by now, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) introduced its updated versions of its most popular standard form contracts in April of 2017. However, many owners, contractors, architect and subcontractors are still using the 2007 versions of these same agreements.… Continue reading AIA Changes – It’s Time to Convert Before It’s Too Late
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Product Liability in the USA
Walter L. Cofer and Alicia J. Donahue | Shook Hardy & Bacon | July 30, 2018 Use the Lexology Navigator tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. General climate and recent developments State of legal development In general terms, how developed are the product regulation and liability laws in your… Continue reading Product Liability in the USA
A Guide to Obtaining Payment for Changed Work Not Expressly Authorized
Eugene Polyak | Smith Currie & Hancock | July 30, 2018 Changes in the work are common on construction projects. But not all changes are handled in strict accordance with the contract’s changes clause. For contractors, it is essential to be paid for the extra work caused by changes. This can become a problem if… Continue reading A Guide to Obtaining Payment for Changed Work Not Expressly Authorized
Consequences for Exceeding the Limit…Maybe…
I’Ashea Myles-Dihigo | Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan | August 3, 2018 Sometimes I speed…okay, most times I speed. Not anything dangerous, but I do keep up with the flow of traffic on the interstate. Don’t judge. With a daily commute into the office that is always over an hour, any bit of time savings is justified in… Continue reading Consequences for Exceeding the Limit…Maybe…
Texas Supreme Court Issues Highly Anticipated Bad Faith Opinion
Jamie L. Moore | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | May 15, 2018 One year after its initial decision in a significant bad faith case, the Texas Supreme Court has issued its much-awaited opinion in USAA Tex. Lloyds Co. v. Menchaca. The case involved a homeowner whose post-Hurricane Ike property damage claim was denied by USAA… Continue reading Texas Supreme Court Issues Highly Anticipated Bad Faith Opinion