Beware The Duty To Defend Language In Contracts With Architects And Engineers

Andrew O. Gay | Gentry Locke It is the job of the Virginia legislature to make and change the laws of our Commonwealth. Sometimes, these new or changed laws are plastered all over the news. More often than not, new and changed laws are put into effect with little to no publicity. Nevertheless, there they… Continue reading Beware The Duty To Defend Language In Contracts With Architects And Engineers

Deconstructing Damages in Architect or Engineer Malpractice Actions

James W. Walker and J. Brandon Sieg | Vandeventer Black | April 10, 2019 No design professional is perfect all the time. At some point, they make mistakes—specify the wrong materials, leave out a required element, overlook a code requirement, bust a calculation, among other things. Sometimes they catch and correct their mistakes before any… Continue reading Deconstructing Damages in Architect or Engineer Malpractice Actions

Do Architects and Engineers Owe a Legal Duty to Non-Contracting Parties?

Jeffrey M. Gallant and Scott D. Garbo | Clark Hill | February 14, 2018 Do architects and engineers owe a common law duty (i.e. non-contractual duty) to Contractors or Owners for alleged negligence, errors, or omissions when performing services? That answer may depend on what services are at issue.  A recent unpublished Michigan Court of… Continue reading Do Architects and Engineers Owe a Legal Duty to Non-Contracting Parties?

What Architects & Engineers Need to Know about the New Lien Law | Melissa Dewey Brumback – JDSupra

Melissa Dewey Brumback – April 8, 2013 I have previously discussed the ABCs of Lien Laws for those making claims on a project (that is, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers) and the 123s of Lien Laws for project owners.  Now, time to learn some new tricks:  enter, the Lien Agent. In case you’ve been hiding… Continue reading What Architects & Engineers Need to Know about the New Lien Law | Melissa Dewey Brumback – JDSupra

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