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Court Recognizes Day-to-Day Changes Are Compensable Despite Contractual Waivers

Best Practices Construction Law

The owner-contractor agreement contains a “no damages for delay” clause; a clause requiring that all changes be in writing before work is performed; and a clause requiring partial lien waivers and releases with each periodic payment. The project involved the new construction of three buildings in Durham, North Carolina.

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Do Not Pass “Go” You Out-of-State, Unlicensed Contractor

Best Practices Construction Law

The contractor later filed a lien for approximately $200,000. the lien claim ) , the contractor was entitled to recover in quantum meruit and unjust enrichment for labor and materials provided after it was granted a license. The trial court awarded the contractor its claim for damages, and the owner appealed.

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New York Home Improvement Contracts: What Residential Contractors Need to Include

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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. On-demand legal help you can afford.

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Louisiana Contractors & State Licensing – Home Improvement

Construction Law Monitor

The application needs to include the following information in addition to proof of workers compensation insurance: (B)(1) The applicant’s name, home address, business address, and social security number. (2) It will give you protections and keep you legal. Residential contractors need to be registered with the SLBC. See La R.S.

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A lesson for Architectural Firms: be careful how you pay employees

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS MECHANICS LIEN COUNTERCLAIM UNTIMELY.

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constructionattorneyblog: New York allows contractual indemnification

Construction Lawyer

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The information provided here is not intended to be a solicitation for legal services, nor does it constitute legal advice. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >. « Waivers of liens: fraud | Main. | mechanics liens.

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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors

Construction and Infrastructure Law

requires businesses using workers provided by a staffing firm to share “all civil legal responsibility and civil liability” for wage payments and workers’ compensation coverage. Section 2810.3