Virginia has expanded the ability of prevailing parties in construction disputes to receive attorneys’ fees. Under the “American rule,” the...
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Litigation Funding for Contractors
A rapidly developing option for covering litigation expenses. An article in ENR magazine by Scott Van Voorhis and Richard Korman discusses...
Thank you for joining us at CSC 2017!
We'd like to thank everyone who came to this year's Construction SuperConference in Las Vegas! We hope you were informed, inspired, and discovered...
Opinion—Sexual Harassment in the Construction Industry
By Don WallisTop management must initiate and enforce company regulations that protect all their employees.TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year Award...
The AIA Design and Construction Contract Forms Have Been Revised
This is the first revision in 10 years. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) design and construction contract forms are probably the most...
Terms of Subcontract Signed After a Project is Complete Can Be Applied Retroactively
Conditions precedent must be proven. An article in Florida Construction Update by Sanjo S. Shatley contains a detailed account of Fifth District...
There are Limits to the Economic Loss Doctrine
Liability does not extend to vendors supplying product information. A recent post on the Babst/Calland Construction Law Blog discusses an unreported...
Ninth Circuit Reaffirms the Expansive Interpretation of “Navigable Waterways of the U.S.” Under the CWA
The court rejected the defendant’s claim he was unaware of the scope of the Act. The vastly expanded interpretation of what constitutes “navigable...
Ideagility Has a Simple Message for CSC Attendees – Be Found
In the 21st century, it’s not enough to be great at your business if customers can’t find you. For many of those customers, the search begins...
Opinion—Estimating and Project Management Remain the Key to Success
By Don Wallis.Field operations cannot succeed without competent office support. According to Elizabeth Sanborn, chief operating officer at...