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By Robert C. Shaia, Partner and Jane M. Kutepova, Former Associate, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar, & Fitzgerald, LLP. A contractor begins work on a project and everything is going well, until…
Read MoreThe Contract Disputes Act (the “CDA”), 41 U.S.C.A. §§ 7101 et seq., which has provided the statutory framework for resolution of most contract disputes between the federal government and its…
Read MoreBy: Kevin J. O’Connor Partner, Aaron Schlesinger Partner, Lauren Rayner Davis Associate, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. It was not long after the first pharmaceutical company announced a successful Phase 3…
Read MoreBy: Gerard J. Onorata Partner, Peckar & Abramson, PC. The success of general contractors in completing a construction project is often dependent upon the performance of their subcontractors. General contractors…
Read MoreMost construction disputes are resolved, not in a court of law, but in an arbitration proceeding in which experienced, construction attorneys and other construction professionals work diligently, examine the evidence,…
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A fundamental principle of contract law is that one party cannot unilaterally change the terms of the agreement. Nevertheless, most construction contracts include provisions allowing the owner to unilaterally change…
Read MoreWith the on-going shortage of construction workers in the industry and other factors ranging from weather to procurement problems, the threat of project delay is real. When a contract contains…
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