Manage Construction Disputes Before They Escalate
Key Takeaways: Treating construction dispute management as a project discipline, not a legal reaction, protects time, margin and…
July 16Latest in: Litigation
Construction Legal Risk Starts Before Breaking Ground
Key Takeaways: Construction legal risk starts in planning: weak contracts, title defects and missed permits drive delays and…
June 25
Negligence, Compliance and the Reasonable Care Standard
Key Takeaways: Code compliance with safety standards (building codes, OSHA, federal regulations) doesn’t automatically establish reasonable care or…
June 11
California Construction Contract Disputes: Reducing Risk Early
Key Takeaways: Vague scope language, payment delays and poor documentation cause most California construction contract disputes. Mechanics liens,…
June 4
West Virginia Clarifies Construction Damages Rule
Key Takeaways: The West Virginia Supreme Court confirmed the gross-disproportionality rule in construction contract damages, allowing courts to…
June 4
New York Jury Awards $5.6M in Construction Safety Case
A New York County jury has awarded $5,595,000 to an injured construction worker following a three-week trial, a…
February 19
Court Blocks DOT Freeze, Keeps Hudson Tunnel Project Alive
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) freeze on $16 billion for the Hudson…
February 16