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By: Bradley Sands Associate, Jones Walker LLP. Subcontractor claims happen. When those subcontractor claims are prompted by owner actions or responsibilities, the general contractor must always be vigilant to plan…
By: Joshua E. Holt Associate, Shoshana E. Rothman Partner, and Lauren P. McLaughlin Partner, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. Virginia has long been known as a state where “contract is…
By: Brent Laman, Associate, Smith, Currie & Hancock LLP. In an early Rolling Stones classic, Mick Jagger sang, “Ti-i-i-ime is on my side. ”The refrain to that hit melody “yes it…
A performance bond ensures the timely satisfaction and completion of a construction contract. Where a performance bond is issued on a contract between an owner and a general contractor, for…
By: Bill Shaughnessy, Partner Jones Walker, LLP. Construction surety bonds are risk management tools utilized by parties on large construction projects. However, bonds are not insurance, and a surety is…
Parties can expect federal courts to scrutinize forum selection clauses in federal public contracts. Subject to multifactor reasonability tests and ambiguity inquiries, only the clearest clauses survive. A North Carolina…
The success of any construction project hinges on careful planning, execution, and administration. The same is true for construction contracts. A recent Texas Court of Appeals case, Wood Group USA,…
By: Stephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
Recognizing a potential claim—whether related to delays, defective work, payment, or some other issue—often requires immediate attention to ensure that your rights are protected. This article provides a general overview…