Brian R. Gaudet and Courtney M. Lynch | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Kilpatrick’s Brian Gaudet and Courtney Lynch, both Board Certified Construction Lawyers (TBLS) from our Houston office recently presented to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Houston Chapter. Brian and Courtney discussed the practical and ethical issues that arise when dealing with claims and addressed common issues that… Continue reading 8 Key Takeaways | Ethics in Construction Contract Negotiations and Claims
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Managing Construction Disputes and Contracts in the Aftermath of Severe Weather
Peter Crofton, Samuel Richards and Gregory Smith | Smith Grambrell Russell As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in the Southeastern United States, contractors will be halting work on projects throughout the region while awaiting the passage of the severe weather event. When the rain and wind subside, disputes may arise on construction projects due to the… Continue reading Managing Construction Disputes and Contracts in the Aftermath of Severe Weather
Challenging a Termination for Default
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates No contractor wants to be terminated for default. It is the harshest contractual recourse. It is a recourse that has implications, particularly in the public sector. However, a party needs to be in a position to support the basis of the termination for default, and the terminated party, in… Continue reading Challenging a Termination for Default
Is There A Penalty When A Contractor Does Not Finish On Time?
Karalynn Cromeens | The Cromeens Law Firm Whether or not there is a penalty for a contractor failing to finish on time depends on what the contract says about the completion date and what happens if construction is not completed by that date. Because the contracts are so very different in residential and commercial construction,… Continue reading Is There A Penalty When A Contractor Does Not Finish On Time?
Appellate Court Rejects UCC Adequate Assurance Claim in Contract Dispute
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris A recent New York appellate court opinion, Dreamco Development Corp. v. Cranesville Block Company, Inc., provides valuable insight into the application of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and the concept of “adequate assurance of performance.” The case centered on a one-page “independent contractor and consultant” agreement. Under the contract, the… Continue reading Appellate Court Rejects UCC Adequate Assurance Claim in Contract Dispute