Nathan R. Woods | Marshall Dennehey Alan Kent Little v. Bath & Kitchen Boutique, LLC, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D1073 (Fla. 3rd DCA, May 27, 2026)\ Alan Little and Bath & Kitchen Boutique, LLC (BKB) entered into an agreement wherein BKB would design and renovate Little’s master bathroom. A portion of BKB’s work failed to… Continue reading 3rd District Analyzes Liquidated Damages Provision, Contingency Risk Multiplier in Context of Construction Contract
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Louisiana Public Entities Can No Longer Withhold Contested Liquidated Damages
Christopher D. Cazenave | Jones Walker Act 255 changed Louisiana’s public prompt-payment rules, and on public projects it changes the balance of leverage in a real way. It took effect May 15, 2026. The core change: A public owner can no longer hold back liquidated damages the contractor disputes. If the owner believes it is… Continue reading Louisiana Public Entities Can No Longer Withhold Contested Liquidated Damages
Addressing Damages for Delay Contractually
David J. Pfeffer, Sean T. Scuderi, Eric Zipkowitz and Brian J. Markowitz | Tarter Krinsky & Drogin Construction delay damages are a frequent source of dispute on construction projects. When delays occur, owners and contractors often seek to recover increased costs, extended general conditions, lost productivity, and, in some cases, lost profits. To succeed on… Continue reading Addressing Damages for Delay Contractually
Liquidated Damages: Protecting Contractors When Global Supply Chains Break
Richard Whiteley and Phillip L. Sampson, Jr. | Bracewell To ensure liquidated damages clauses are both enforceable and equitable, construction professionals should work closely with legal counsel to craft provisions that include clear, adequate checks to prevent overreach or ambiguity. Supply-chain disruptions in construction and other industries are no longer aberrations and are now viewed… Continue reading Liquidated Damages: Protecting Contractors When Global Supply Chains Break
Legal Insight: Key Rulings on Construction Delays and Liquidated Damages
Construction Claims & Project Management Overview Three recent rulings from state and federal courts have clarified the enforceability and limitations of delay-related contract provisions in construction projects, particularly concerning no-damages-for-delay clauses, concurrent delay, and the recovery of liquidated damages. These cases highlight how courts balance contractual risk allocation with the facts surrounding delay and project… Continue reading Legal Insight: Key Rulings on Construction Delays and Liquidated Damages