Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability.

Liability 90

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 90

Best Practices Construction Law

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

In a payment dispute between the subcontractor and contractor, the contractor argued that the “pay if paid” clause provided an absolute defense to payment. For the contractors out there, Universal Concrete Products is a good reminder of the importance of drafting clear and unambiguous contact terms between the parties.

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Contract Subcontracting Drafting Virginia 77

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. However, the Department of Defense Appropriation Act precludes expenditure of funds on contracts in excess of $1 Million that require subcontractors and employees to consent to arbitration. Legal scholars can have at it.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability.

Liability 52

Liability Agreement Drafting Insurance 52

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Before being pulled, the proposed LEED 2012 rating system went through a lengthy, unexpected vetting process, culminating in a fourth draft. In July 2011, it appeared the USGBC was willing to negotiate with SFI. The Assault on Chemicals of Concern. This side prefers the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification.

Green 120

Green Certification Drafting Drawings 120

FDR Safety

JANUARY 21, 2015

the USDOT has announced that it intends to undertake a negotiated rule-making or “RegNeg.”. The rule development then reverts back to the government that was unable in the first place to draft an acceptable one. Sometimes, the process breaks down when participants become intractably wedded to their views.

Safety 120

Safety Roads Drafting Defense 120

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

In a payment dispute between the subcontractor and contractor, the contractor argued that the “pay if paid” clause provided an absolute defense to payment. For the contractors out there, Universal Concrete Products is a good reminder of the importance of drafting clear and unambiguous contact terms between the parties.

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Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48