Jocelyn Knoll and Hugh D. Brown – June 4, 2014 On May 16, 2014, the Minnesota Legislature enacted a new statute that sets out several criteria for contractors bidding on public construction projects. The statute is effective as of January 1, 2015, and attempts to enhance accountability and transparency in the procurement of public construction… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature Establishes New Requirements for Public Contractors
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Lifting the Veil on Asbestos Trust Claims
“Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Theory Of Litigation: Usually A Sign Of Weakness
Stan Martin – June 5, 2014 Lawsuits that proceed under, say, eight or more causes of action typically either (a) recite egregious acts by a group of defendants, or (b) mask a lack of substance in the plaintiff’s case. A recent federal Court of Appeals decision describes the latter, in what might otherwise be a… Continue reading “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” Theory Of Litigation: Usually A Sign Of Weakness
No Lawsuit for You! When Subcontractors Cannot Sue the General Contractor
8 Best Practice Tips For A Schedule Analysis Of Construction Delays
Matthew J. DeVries – April 22, 2014 A number of families will be traveling this holiday weekend, and some are travel-savvy enough to check out travel websites like www.911.Virginia.org for real-time traffic information and identification of construction delays. When savvy contractors face delays on a project, they immediately take steps to provide notice, document, evaluate… Continue reading 8 Best Practice Tips For A Schedule Analysis Of Construction Delays