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There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to choosing the dispute resolution procedure in construction contracts. The appropriate form of dispute resolution depends on the particular situation of each project and the…
Read MoreBy: Amy Anderson Partner, Jones Walker LLP. Across the United States, state and local agencies often use competitive bidding to award contracts for various types of work. Generally speaking, a…
Read MoreBy: James McLaughlin Associate, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. Contractors and design professionals face a unique level of exposure for lawsuits over their work compared to other professionals. With the…
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Arbitration is nothing new. Neither is globalization. But the two are coming together in ways that have incrementally influenced the manner in which many arbitrations are now conducted. And this…
Read MoreWithout proper flow-down, your subcontracting practices might wash your company out. It is crucial to flow your prime contract to your subcontracts and supply contracts. Even minor word changes in…
Read MoreBy: Neal J. Sweeney, Partner, Jones Walker LLP. A contractor signs up a sub on a project with high hopes for success. Despite that enthusiasm, the contractor must plan for…
Read MoreBy: A. Michelle West Construction Law Attorney, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. The Miller Act protects subcontractors, suppliers, and other qualifying claimants on public projects from non-payment by requiring general…
Read MoreBy: Frank T. Cara Partner, Troutman Pepper. When is it going to return to “normal”? We all have been asking that question. Well, for the construction industry, it may never…
Read MoreThe United States Supreme Court has held that a U.S. District Court must stay a case, rather than dismiss it, if the parties enter arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act…
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