State Licensing Complaints in Construction Disputes: Process, Proof and Remedies
Key Takeaways: Contractor licensing boards offer a faster alternative to civil litigation, with remedies including investigation, mediation, restitution,…
August 27Latest in: Litigation Strategies/Dispute Resolution
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 16
Putting Experts in the Proverbial Hot Tub
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chatting at the resort hot tub with strangers can reveal commonalities from vastly different backgrounds.…
July 15
Should You Demand a Jury Trial?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With more than three decades in construction law, Jeffrey R. Gans, partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw…
June 17
Proactive Problem Solving With Ethics, Experts, and Strategy
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – When the many moving parts in a construction project begin to grind to a…
June 17
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
Mastering ESI Protocols in Construction Discovery
Key Takeaways: Construction discovery requires early, detailed ESI protocols to control data preservation and document collection. Effective legal…
April 23
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