Anthony V. Finizio | Constructlaw A Michigan federal court partially granted Consumers Energy Company’s (“CEC”) motion to dismiss P.A.L. Environmental Safety Corporation’s (“PAL”) complaint alleging numerous causes of action in connection with its suit against CEC and contractor North American Dismantling Corporation (“NADC”) for outstanding payment stemming from asbestos abatement work at a CEC-owned power… Continue reading Michigan Federal Court Permits Subcontractor’s Quasi-Contractual Claims to Proceed Despite Existence of Express Contract Covering the Same Subject Matter
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California Mechanics’ Lien Case Treads Both Old and New Ground
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog People do the darnedest things. The next case, Carmel Development Company v. Anderson, Case No. H041005, 6th District Court of Appeals (April 30, 2020), involving a 10-plus year oral design and construction contract, inconsistent accounting practices, two mechanics liens, and side-agreements, takes us down some well traveled paths but… Continue reading California Mechanics’ Lien Case Treads Both Old and New Ground
Is It Time to Get Rid of Retainage?
David K. Taylor | Construction Executive Many debate the pros, cons and claims of retainage—when one party to a construction contract withholds a percentage (typically 5%-10%) from an otherwise approved contractor pay application, and which typically is not paid until a project is substantially complete. If an owner withholds retainage from a prime contractor, typically… Continue reading Is It Time to Get Rid of Retainage?
Does Your Construction Contract Involve Interstate Commerce? If So, Expect Your Arbitration Agreement to Be Enforced
Jim Archibald, Ryan L. Beaver & Amandeep S. Kahlon | Buildsmart Whether an arbitration agreement is enforceable is a frequently litigated matter in construction disputes. Federal policy strongly favors arbitration. Typically, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) will preempt any contrary state law that might otherwise void an arbitration provision. On June 10, 2020, the South… Continue reading Does Your Construction Contract Involve Interstate Commerce? If So, Expect Your Arbitration Agreement to Be Enforced
Certifying Claim Under Contract Disputes Act
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Under the Contract Disputes Act (41 USC 7101 en seq.), when a contractor submits a claim to the government in excess of $100,000, the claim MUST contain a certification of good faith, as follows: For claims of more than $100,000 made by a contractor, the contractor shall certify that– (A) the claim is… Continue reading Certifying Claim Under Contract Disputes Act