Nicholas Solosky | Fox Rothschild Contractors working with the federal government understand that contract modifications are a fact of life. Projects rarely unfold exactly as planned – and changes to the scope of work, performance deadlines, and pricing (just to name a few) all require formal contract modifications. With those modifications often comes something else… Continue reading Lessons Learned – Did I Waive My Claim Against the Government?
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When a General Release and Waiver is not a General Release and Waiver
John S. McCool and David Hill Bashford | Bradley As common practice, general contractors require a subcontractor to sign a release of claims for each progress payment as a condition for receiving that payment. Nearly every general contractor requires a subcontractor to sign a final release and waiver of all claims prior to receiving a… Continue reading When a General Release and Waiver is not a General Release and Waiver
Read Before You Sign: Claim Waivers in Project Documents
William E. Underwood | ConsensusDocs Not all claim waivers are appropriately titled “Waiver of Claims.” In fact, claim waivers can be found “hiding” without any advertisement or fanfare in a number of project documents, including change orders and applications for payment. So although getting work quickly approved and paid for is important, taking time to… Continue reading Read Before You Sign: Claim Waivers in Project Documents