Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | November 26, 2019 As we enter the holiday season, some people have strict guidelines about when the Christmas tree or other holiday decorations are allowed to takeover our daily lives, offices, and homes. The red and white ribbons and the colored lights of Christmas cannot be hung… Continue reading Gobble Gobble First and Then You Can Put Up the Christmas Tree. Well, Kinda.
Tag: Construction Claims
When Does A Claim for Damages Not Require Notice? When It Is One For Liquidated Damages.
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | November 26, 2019 I just blogged about asking for what you want and the importance of complying with notice provisions in pursuing a construction claim. A court in Oklahoma just reminded me that not all claims require notice. Here’s what I mean. In WinCo Foods, LLC v. Crossland Construction Co.,… Continue reading When Does A Claim for Damages Not Require Notice? When It Is One For Liquidated Damages.
He Who Represents Himself has a Fool for a Client
Barry Zalma | Zalma on Insurance | November 8, 2019 Release of all Claims Defeats Bad Faith Suit First party property insurers seldom use a release of all claims to resolve a fire claim. The only time a release is used is when there is a serious dispute between the insurer and the insured and… Continue reading He Who Represents Himself has a Fool for a Client
The Broccoli Incident: Making Sure You Ask for What You Want In Construction Claims
Matthew J. DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | November 22, 2019 You may have met my 22 year old Princess when she was 11. A few years ago, I was teaching her about grace … undeserved merit or favor. Well, my daughter was stalling and delaying on eating her meal … by almost an hour. So,… Continue reading The Broccoli Incident: Making Sure You Ask for What You Want In Construction Claims
Eight Ways to Protect a Construction Company Before a Claim Is Filed
Mary Bacon | Construction Executive | September 10, 2019 Claims are inevitable in the construction industry. They can take on a life of their own and come with the burden of legal fees, wasted executive time and a possible judgment. Too often the only winners are the lawyers. TIPS FOR PROTECTING MANAGEMENT AND THE BUSINESS… Continue reading Eight Ways to Protect a Construction Company Before a Claim Is Filed