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

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. For example, the parties “met and engaged in many Pre-Bid actions,” including drafting asbestos removal and demolition plans, attending site visits, and preparing the bid.

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Constructlaw

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Spirtas countered that the TPA was not a valid and legally binding arbitration agreement because SGLC never countersigned it. For example, the parties “met and engaged in many Pre-Bid actions,” including drafting asbestos removal and demolition plans, attending site visits, and preparing the bid.

Agreement 52

Agreement Illinois Contract Bidding 52

Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 12, 2015

For example, in the Universal Concrete Products case, the 4th Circuit reasoned that Virginia courts favor the freedom to contract and that parties are freely able to negotiate and draft these types of provisions. It is worth the effort to seek legal advice on these issues prior to drafting and executing contracts with other parties.

Subcontracting 48

Subcontracting Legal Drafting Virginia 48

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Legal scholars can have at it. And there is no question that a properly drafted provision in a contract requiring arbitration is enforceable. The take away from all of this should be in an effort to manage your risk, pay particular attention to and negotiate the dispute resolution provisions in your contracts.

Green 120

Green Contract Documentation Claims 120

FDR Safety

MARCH 19, 2020

Consulting with the company’s legal counsel about difficult or special problems, such as search warrants or subpoenas. Being courteous and polite, but firmly exercising the company’s legal rights. Unlike non-supervisory employees, the statements and admissions of a supervisor may legally bind the company.

OSHA 156

OSHA Inspections Conference Employment 156

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. The contractor, now the assignee, negotiates the claim directly with the insurance company. On-demand legal help you can afford. What is an assignment of benefits? Setting up an AOB.

Insurance 52

Insurance Contractors Lien Claims 52

Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 24, 2012

I recently found a good article on JDSupra.com , always a great source for solid legal content, regarding California Senate Bill 474. There is no need to waste taxpayer money to draft, argue, and pass bills such as these. The legislature here is essentially trying to protect the subcontractor from itself.

California 54

California Subcontracting Contract Legal 54

Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2022

Businesses looking to negotiate this rocky terrain have a valuable tool at their command: restrictive covenants. The legal fees and time required to defend one’s actions can be costly, even when a court strikes down the first employer’s covenants as unreasonable. The Link Between Employee Motivation and Loyalty.

Employment 98

Employment Agreement New York City Resource 98

Best Practices Construction Law

DECEMBER 6, 2013

When drafting a forum selection clause, you should think about all the where questions: (a) where the parties are located; (b) where the witnesses reside; (c) where the contract negotiations took place; and (d) where the project is located. Question: Have you read the decision? What are some additional practical implications?

Virginia 48

Virginia Texas Construction Subcontracting 48

Best Practices Construction Law

APRIL 8, 2013

When drafting a forum selection clause, you should think about all the where questions: (a) where the parties are located; (b) where the witnesses reside; (c) where the contract negotiations took place; and (d) where the project is located. The court may not place the same emphasis on where the parties agreed to litigate.

Virginia 48

Virginia Texas Subcontracting Construction 48

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

The Task Order price is the product of required tasks, quantity, unit of issue, UPG price per unit, and the coefficient plus the negotiated price for any non-priced items (NPI). NPIs must be within the basic intent and general scope of the contract and be negotiated separately from UPG items before issuance of the TO. TO negotiation.

Engineering 40

Engineering Negotiation Contract Estimating 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 11, 2015

The legal fees square measure straightforward to run up if you need easements or variances. APPLIANCES Negotiate for a contractor’s discount if you purchase all of your appliances from one trafficker. Installation problems embrace vents for dryers, vents and ductwork for draft ranges, plumbing hookups for white goods ice manufacturers.

Estimating 40

Estimating Bidding Budgeting Budget 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Prior to FASA, agencies used large single award (umbrella) ID/IQ contracts to avoid: (1) delays associated with awarding several individual contracts for each requirement and conducting recompetitions, and (2) the legal challenges of using multiple award contracts. Cost or Pricing Data.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Procurement Office 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Program regulations are currently being drafted to include the expanded definition for “Advanced Manufacturers.” The terms are negotiated specific to each firm’s individual needs and situation with a maximum limit of 3% of Capital Expenditures. ” For more information, please visit this link. FINANCING .

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Income Finance Zoning Employment 108