Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2015

In January 2007, Southern Builders, the general contractor, commenced a mechanics lien action in the Circuit Court. Despite that relatively simple procedural history, much has been written about the case, largely overstating an allegation in the counterclaim that claimed, “10.

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Levelset

JUNE 13, 2022

Any mechanics lien filed against your property may be discharged. Payment of the agreed-upon price under the home improvement contract prior to filing a mechanic’s lien may invalidate such lien. The owner may contact an attorney to determine his rights to discharge a mechanics lien.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. The statute of repose (similar to a statute of limitations) expired by 1982, extinguishing any liability by Sverdrup. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « Liability for green design | Main. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds. 107108 (May 21, 2009), has ruled in favor of the subcontractor in enforcing a mechanics lien. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. University of St.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect | Main. | » April 20, 2009. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri. April 20, 2009 in litigation , mechanics liens | Permalink. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 12, 2016

Having a track record for operating safe jobsites makes your company more attractive to the best owners, keeps your workers’ compensation mod rate in-check, and decreases the chances you’ll be spending time & money this year defending against claims. Construction attorneys do more than resolve claims. Safety first, every day.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Because LaSalle was not in privity of contract with USACE, LaSalle needed VETS to sponsor its claim against them. If the net recovery on the claims were to exceed $4.3 Copyright Notice.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri » April 19, 2009. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect : Recent Posts.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. However, one of the more interesting provisions in this document that does not show up in the other new 2007 owner-architect agreements is a limitation of liability provision. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 6, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Jurado , which involved competing lien claims.    The defendant, RBM Development, held a mechanics lien on the subject property.  Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 7, 2020

A water infrastructure “asset owner” must reimburse MDE for costs incurred, and a lien must be established for nonpayment under specified circumstances. The bill also establishes liability protections for MDE and the State. HB 619 Maryland law and regulations are today silent with regard to PFAS including PFOA.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Check with your construction attorney and your liability insurance agent to make certain you are covered. Lessons You Will Learn The Easy Way.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien. A New York court has held that a subcontractor who furnished labor and materials for a cogeneration system was not entitled to a mechanics lien. mechanics liens.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Check with your construction attorney and your liability insurance agent to make certain you are covered.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference False Claims lands Engineer in jail : Recent Posts. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Check with your construction attorney and your liability insurance agent to make certain you are covered. Lessons You Will Learn. The Hard Way.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « New York court holds that contractor installing cogeneration system not entitled to a mechanics lien | Main. apply to any claim that is directed to arbitration by the court. Goodman has also worked on appeals and appeared before appellate courts. Disclaimer.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. After leaving the firm, he sued, claiming that the firm had failed to pay him for overtime work in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA"). He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman. 

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Levelset

AUGUST 16, 2022

The surety is also likely to explore a contractor’s payment history on past projects — an inability to make on-time payments to subcontractors and suppliers can increase the risk of mechanics liens or bond claims. . One way to reduce the risk is to require subcontractors to purchase a bond to reduce your liability for non-performance.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

The Sloan court defines a liquidating agreement clause as a “process by which a general contractor may assert the claims of its subcontractors against the owner.” A liquidating agreement clause can act like a lien, in that it gives causes of action to the subcontractor against the owner where there is no privy of contract.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Karalynn also brought up the tendency of the industry to pass liability down the chain when drawing up contracts. Karalynn also emphasizes the importance of negotiating who takes on certain risks and liabilities. The shifting of risk and liabilities is a very common practice when drafting contracts. Make sense of your contracts.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

And that 10% loss doesn’t even factor in the costs associated with claims that can come from prolonged payment disputes. Risk assessment is the fifth step and requires you to identify potential risks or liabilities that could arise in the future. Tools like Construction IQ can help.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 14, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.   The complaint included counts for breach of contract, but also quasi-contractual claims:  quantum meruit and unjust enrichment, respectively.  ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Disclaimer.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 16, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « illinois supplier denied mechanics lien | Main. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer. Add me to your TypePad People list.

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Construction Lawyer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY » September 21, 2012. Patrick then sued, claiming that the City was equitably stopped from denying liability for the work performed by Patrick. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. " The final paragraph, § 21.4,  governed situations where the subcontractor asserts claims against the owner or architect. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 4, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company.   AIA contracts, for example, are also very broadly worded when it comes to arbitration, e.g., claims, "disputes or other matters in question between the parties. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. The arbitrator specifically denied all other claims and counterclaims made by the parties in both phases of the arbitration. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. illinois supplier denied mechanics lien » February 28, 2012.   That would seem to rule out the possibility of an implied warranty of habitability claim.  ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. They do not excuse a contractor's ultimate liability if it does not receive payment by the property owner, so they do not transfer the risk of "upstream" insolvency from contractor to subcontractor and on down the chain. In mechanics liens.

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Levelset

MAY 25, 2022

Contractors on public projects aren’t allowed to file mechanics liens when payment problems arise, as the federal government (and most states) explicitly prohibits private entities from claiming an interest in public property. If payment problems come up, contractors file claims against this payment bond — not the property itself.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 17, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect » April 17, 2009. The panel of arbitrators granted summary judgment for the insurance company, finding that the claim had no merit. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. « Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. mechanics liens. Copyright Notice. Disclaimer.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. The state court held unenforceable all predispute arbitration agreements that apply to claims alleging  ersonal injury or wrongful death against nursing homes. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY. mechanics liens. Disclaimer.

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