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Construction Trust Fund Statutes: Know What’s Required in the State Where Your Project Is Underway

By: Christopher D. Cazenave, Partner, Jones Walker LLP Construction trust fund statutes have been around for decades. At least 15 states have passed similar statutes. Other states, but not all, do…

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Construction Warranties: Have You Seen Me Lately?

By: Christopher D. Cazenave, Partner Jones Walker, LLP A construction contract typically contains many different types of warranties.  Owners expect contractors to explicitly warrant their workmanship, contractor-provided materials and equipment,…

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Continuous Cessation of Labor on Construction Projects Can Trigger Statutory Remedy Deadlines

By: Luke Nicholas Eaton, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP. State and local governments throughout the country continue to issue orders in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Many states have…

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Contract And IP Implications Of Design Professionals Monetizing Non-Fungible Tokens Comprising Digital Construction Designs

  There is an emerging market that appears poised to increasingly provide opportunities to monetize architectural and other construction designs through the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).  Last year, artist…

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Contract Killer Clauses: Ten Ways to Stop the Madness

Construction is a risky business. Contract killer clauses can sink a project’s success. They restrict competition and create a risk premium of up to 20%. ConsensusDocs is offering a live…

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Contract Negotiation Strategies for Subcontract Agreements

ConsensusDocs is holding a webinar entitled What Contractors Need to Prioritize in Their Subcontracts on June 14th. General Contractors and Subcontractors will be able to identify the most important terms…

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Contractor Obligations Under FAR 52.236-7 – Permits and Responsibilities

Contractors should be aware of the duties and obligations placed upon them when contracting with the federal government if their contract includes FAR 52.236-7 – Permits and Responsibilities. This FAR…

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Contractor’s Claim for Interest on Subcontractor’s Defective Work Claim Gains Mixed Results

By: John J. Gazzola, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP Skanska USA Bldg., Inc. v. J.D. Long Masonry, Inc., No. SAG-16-933, 2019 BL 336852, 2019 US Dist Lexis 152787 (D. Md. Sept.…

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Contractors and Owners Will Have an Easier Time Identifying Regulated Wetlands Following Recent U.S. Supreme Court Opinion

Contractors appreciate how difficult it often is on a technical level to perform work in or near wetlands or other environmentally sensitive areas.  Such work is even more difficult due…

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