David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates | August 25, 2019 An exculpatory clause in a contract is a clause aimed at relieving another party from certain liability. A disclaimer and insulation from liability. Obviously, if you are the party relieving the other party from liability, you want to consider this risk including the potential enforceability of… Continue reading Consider the Risks Associated with an Excupatory Clause
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When Is A Contractor’s Termination for Default Proper? When It Does Bad Things.
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | November 19, 2019 Sometimes you “do” bad things. Sometimes you “look like” you do bad things. Just look at the difference between Bad-boy Jack and my youngest daughter, Haven, who just “looks like” she’s up to no good. In the world of construction contracting, both can get… Continue reading When Is A Contractor’s Termination for Default Proper? When It Does Bad Things.
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
The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | November 22, 2019 As you may be aware, one of the greatest risks on a construction project involves the payment process. Just like my kids expect to be paid for the lemonade they sell, contractors and subcontractors expect to be paid on a timely basis once the… Continue reading The Real Lemon in the Bunch: Understanding Pay-If-Paid Clauses in Construction Contracts
Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction
Frederick D. Cruz and Seth Wamelink | Construction Executive | November 4, 2019 In August 2018, the State of Ohio passed legislation making it easier for businesses in Ohio, including the construction industry, to use blockchain technology in business transactions, which can result in significant savings and increased efficiency if used correctly. Specifically, Senate Bill… Continue reading Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction