Aron C. Beezley and Patrick R. Quigley | GovCon Source For government contractors, a debriefing is much more than a procedural step following an unsuccessful procurement. Although many debriefings are written, agencies often give oral debriefings, either in person or remotely by videoconference. A well-executed oral debriefing can provide invaluable insight into an agency’s evaluation,… Continue reading Government Contract Debriefings: How Contractors Can Get the Most Out of Every Debriefing
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Managing Construction Risk Through Contracts, Insurance and Early ADR
Sandy M. Kaplan | JAMS Commercial and residential construction projects expose property owners and general contractors to significant risks arising from personal injury, property damage and construction defect claims. Contract documents can help allocate those risks to the responsible parties, while insurance can protect against losses that cannot be avoided or fully transferred. Common risk… Continue reading Managing Construction Risk Through Contracts, Insurance and Early ADR
Navigating Discovery: A Strategic Approach To Case Preparation
Megan McGoldrick | Drew Eckl Farnham Written discovery is a fundamental part of the litigation process and one that most individuals involved in a lawsuit will encounter. While drafting these responses is routine for attorneys, it can feel unfamiliar and time-consuming for individuals who have never been involved in a lawsuit. This guide is intended to… Continue reading Navigating Discovery: A Strategic Approach To Case Preparation
Massachusetts Courts Continue Strict Enforcement of Prompt Pay Requirements: Lessons for Construction Industry Participants Nationwide
John Greenhall and Lisa Wampler | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman Recent Massachusetts decisions provide an important reminder that prompt pay statutes are often enforced strictly, and seemingly minor deficiencies in payment-rejection notices can have significant financial consequences. Under the Massachusetts Prompt Pay Act (“PPA”), a contractor’s payment application may be deemed approved if… Continue reading Massachusetts Courts Continue Strict Enforcement of Prompt Pay Requirements: Lessons for Construction Industry Participants Nationwide
Stop, Notify, Document: The Contractor’s First Response to Structural Distress
Trent Cotney | Adams & Reese Construction projects move quickly, but when structural distress is involved, speed cannot come at the expense of safety and thorough documentation. The recent structural failure at a New York City high-rise, where reported steel column failures led to evacuations, road closures, stabilization efforts, and an additional forensic evaluation by an… Continue reading Stop, Notify, Document: The Contractor’s First Response to Structural Distress