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| Page 1 of 6 | Previous | Next | BUILDERS COUNSEL MAY 5, 2011  Challenges of Construction Litigation: Big Picture, Small Picture Our good friend, Tim Hughes, pops by to discuss litigation reality. construction, real estate and business attorney and LEED Accredited Professional, he was recognized as a “Leader in the Law&# in 2010 by Virginia Lawyer’s Weekly and as a member of the “Legal Elite&# for Construction Law by Virginia Business Magazine. How do we analyze construction cases? | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR NOVEMBER 2, 2011 Litigation Topics for Prime / Subcontractor Contracts I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. The bulk of the discussion focused on the most contested provisions within construction contracts. The information is very helpful to contractors and can be used a resource when a contractor begins the contracting phase of a construction project to help get a better understanding of what is going on within the contract documents. Commonly litigated subcontract provisions. | | | | | |
| BUILDERS COUNSEL AUGUST 2, 2011  Preventing Costly Litigation Through Your Construction Contract Today’s food for thought: How do you use your contract to reduce your litigation burden? This can cause problems with potentially harmful incomplete or defective construction. Whoa, take the mitts off. Deal with your dispute before it happens. Photo: familymwr on Flickr). Its Tuesday, which means its the middle of your work week. Your contract should do many things. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS FEBRUARY 24, 2012  Green Building Opens New Doors and Windows to Litigation Republished by Blog Post Promoter For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Paul E. Good ideas didn’t always turn out as intended, resulting in product failures, warranty claims and litigation. They were rushed to market and initially embraced by the construction industry and consumers. Originally posted 2010-10-22 09:00:51. Beers. | CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR JANUARY 17, 2012  Sports and Construction – Lessons Learned Being a construction law attorney , I wanted my clients and readers to learn form the mistakes and shortcomings of my favorite teams. Collections Construction Contracts Construction News Delays Filing Requirements Litigation Louisiana Collection Tips Construction Contract Construction Law Demand Letters LSU Mechanic Liens NFL payment Saints Wolfe Law Group Zlien | CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS JULY 22, 2011 A Fork in the Road: Choosing Where to Litigate Your Federal Contract Claim For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Greg Shelton. Greg is licensed to practice in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, and he is Florida Board Certified as an expert in construction law. Greg serves on the council that governs the Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, and he is managing editor of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook, the definitive treatise on construction law in North Carolina. Greg is an attorney with Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes , P.A., | | | | | | | |
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ARIBRA | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010  Green Building, Litigation and Risk
:: aribra :: sustainable, development Home about services contributors contact 21 October 2010 ~ 0 Comments Green Building, Litigation and Risk Construction Green Building LEED Tweet Share Email Sharebar Tweet Share Email by Christopher G. The fact that a conference of this type was feasible shows the growth in green construction and the desire of owners, including the GSA , to build in a sustainable way. Recently, newspapers have picked up on the potential for litigation based upon the new wave of green building and new mandates relating to sustainability. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 Is the Sky Actually Falling (on Green Building)? | Construction.
Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law Home About Musings Guest Post Fridays Mechanic’s Liens Bond Claims Sustainable Construction Links I Like Contact Me Is the Sky Actually Falling (on Green Building)? Hill in Construction Law , Green Building 3 Comments - Join the Conversation! One major green construction debacle is the Destiny USA litigation. Christopher G. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2010 Preparing For and Avoiding Residential Construction Disputes: For.
Construction Law Musings- Richmond, VA Thoughts on the construction landscape from Christopher G. Hill, Virginia construction lawyer, LEED AP and member of the Virginia Legal Elite in Construction Law Home About Musings Guest Post Fridays Mechanic’s Liens Bond Claims Sustainable Construction Links I Like Contact Me Preparing For and Avoiding Residential Construction Disputes: For Homeowners and Contractors Written on August 13, 2010 by Christopher G. Hill in Construction Law , Contracts , Guest Post Friday 12 Comments - Join the Conversation! MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010  Litigation Sucks!! Get Out Of It
Home About Us Your Authors Our Services Resources Blog Directory Avvo Legal Guides Avvo Answers Forms & Documents Webinars Other Publications Contact Us Speaking Engagements Press Contacts Nov 2010 08 Scott Wolfe Jr 3 Litigation Sucks!! One thing I frequently tell clients is this: The litigation process is designed to keep people out of it. I wrote about this issue in the past here: Why Compromise Is Sometimes Better Than A Construction Dispute. Our friend Alan Haley recently published two blog posts related to this topic on this Louisiana Construction Law Blog. MORE >> -
CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012  Construction Lien Removal Suit in Louisiana
44:114 ) and it is a summary proceeding , meaning that it should go faster than ordinary litigation. is the origin of the rules which govern construction liens for private projects in this state. About Our Services Construction News Damages Dispute A Lien Litigation Louisiana Mechanics Lien Attorneys Fees Construction Law Monitor Construction Lien Blog Express Lien Lien Errors Lien Filing Louisiana Construction Law Blog Mandamus Wolfe Law Group ZlienThe Louisiana Private Works Act codified in La. 9:4801 et seq., 9:4833. ” La. 9:4833(A). MORE >> - Repudiation, Termination and Negotiation in Construction Cases (An Appellate Perspective) CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011
- Be Wary of “Gentlemen's Agreements” in Construction | Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2010
- Use Your Construction Warranty To The Benefit Of Both Parties BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2011
- LEED Certified Courthouse Square Negotiating With Insurers, Mulling Over Demolition BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011
- What Is Construction Law? CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011
- Contractors – Make Someone Else Pay Your Attorneys’ Fees CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
- Some Construction Nuggets to Consider CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
- Tropical Storm Lee – Prepare for Insurance Claims CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2011
- Construction Mediation Works! (Even When it Doesn’t) CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012
- Upcoming Construction Related Events | Construction Law Musings. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010
- Washington Court Limits Lien Rights Construction Managers BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2011
- Conflicting Court Decisions Highlight Complexity Of Mechanics Lien Law CONSTRUCTION LIEN BLOG | MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012
- Construction Mediation is Exhausting, but Worth It! | Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010
- Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2011
- Personal Thoughts on Construction Mediation CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2009
- Contractors and Bankruptcy: Getting the Piper Paid | Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010
- Green Expectations are Key to a Successful Construction Project. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
- New Washington Law Nixes Unfair Indemnification in Construction Contracts BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012
- Louisiana Supreme Court Decides Ebinger Case Proving The Law Can Be Unfair CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011
- Common Sense Tip: Don't lose your cool when sued CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010
- Breaking the Impasse by Understanding Blame | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2011
- Williams v. Athletic Field: Hugely Important Lien Case Argued Before Supreme Court BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
- Run a Job Smoothly- And Turn a Profit Doing It CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2011
- Alternative Billing for Construction Claims: “An offer you can’t refuse” CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011
- The Big Talk on Notice In Contracts BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011
- Maryland Adopts The International Green Construction Code / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011
- Who Is To Blame For Defective – And Still LEED Certified – Courthouse Square? BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2011
- Construction Law Musings Takes a Trip CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- LEED Volume Adds Operations and Maintenance Certification: Time For Performance Reviews? BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2011
- Construction Defect Notice in the Mailbox? Respond Appropriately. BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 2011
- The Latest on Waiving Your Right to Arbitration / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2010
- Federal Incentives for Green Construction BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011
- Two more Construction Marketing Seminars (Tue. Tip) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2010
- Best Construction Blog: Please vote! CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2011
- Washington Supreme Court Takes On Independent Duty Doctrine In Interesting Construction Law Case BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012
- How Does a Construction Loan Work? (Tue Tip) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- The Role Of Forensics In The A/E/C Industry | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011
- More Thoughts from the Other Side of the Mediation Table CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
- Published: New Developments in Green Construction Law Hits The Shelf BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011
- Good Deeds Still Going Punished? (Dragas Part III) CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011
- Community Power Works Program Champions Home Performance / The. BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011
- Probing Deeper Into The Safety Concerns Surrounding Sustainable Construction BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
- Don’t Get Distracted, Remember Your Washington Lien Deadlines BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011
- Construction Law in NC- “Best Overall Blog” CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- True Sustainability – Trust, But Verify CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011
- Video of NYC Subway Tunnel Construction (Tue Tip) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- Mandatory Arbitration Isn't All Bad, if. | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010
- Tuesday Tip | Construction Law Research Links CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010
- Law Changes: Mandate Attorney’s Fees in Foreclosure Actions and Higher Interest in Contract Claims Against Local Government KMDA LEGAL | WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2012
- Could Construction Claim Waiting Periods Be Unconstitutional? BUILDERS COUNSEL | FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011
- When Enough is Enough…the Cardinal Change Doctrine CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2011
- Construction Bottomed Out? NOT YET! (Guest Post) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2011
- Lien Claimant’s Right to Execute Against Bond Upheld in Court of Appeals BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012
- Save A Legal Fee? Sometimes You Better Talk With Your Construction Attorney BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2012
- Washington Supreme Court Takes on Economic Loss Rule – Again BUILDERS COUNSEL | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2011
- Construction Claims Need a Great Story | Construction Law Musings. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011
- “Substantial Completion” on the Construction Project: How is it. CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010
- Time To Revisit The Washington Lien Deadlines BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011
- Contributory Negligence on the construction project (law note) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010
- Construction marketing: Managing expectations, relations and conflicts CONSTRUCTION MARKETING IDEAS | MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
- Chinese Drywall Remediation Redux CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011
- Construction Companies and Employee Social Media Use BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
- Construction Accidents Can Have Civil and Criminal Consequences CONSTRUCTION INSURANCE BLOG | THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011
- It’s Always the Cover-Up that Gets You! CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012
- Six Ways to Ensure Your Construction Mediation Will Fail CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2011
- In Contracts, One Word Makes All the Difference CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2011
- Receive Notice of Construction Defects? 4 Things to Remember When. BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010
- Contract Necessities: Don’t Leave Home Without ‘Em! CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2011
- 5 Steps to Filing Your Washington Construction Lien / The Builders. BUILDERS COUNSEL | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
- A Hint For Subcontractors: Things To Look For In Your Contract BUILDERS COUNSEL | TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011
- Learn about State Construction issues at upcoming conference (Tue Tip) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2011
- Building Code Seminiar Keynote Slides | Monitoring Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011
- Musings On the LEED De-Certification Firestorm | Construction Law. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010
- State Construction Project Terms (Guest Post) CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2010
- Seattle Builds Construction Code Advisory Board – Green Code on Deck? BUILDERS COUNSEL | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
- Developers of Common Interest Communities: Be Prepared for the Next “Perfect Storm” CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2011
- Thanks to Greg Shelton at Construction Law Carolinas CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011
- Dealing with Mechanic’s Lien Priorities CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2011
- New Law Affects Louisiana Construction Contracts in 2011. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
- Chinese Drywall and Insurance Collide | Construction Law Musings. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, JULY 30, 2010
- Tuesday Tip| Construction Marketing Ideas website CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2010
- Time flies: Construction Law in North Carolina is 1 year old today! CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010
- Roundup of Recent Guest Posts at Musings CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011
- Tips For Hiring A Residential Contractor | Monitoring Construction. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
- Chinese Drywall Checklist For Builders | Construction Law Musings. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2010
- Tues Tip: Construction Marketing ideas from a pro CONSTRUCTION LAW IN NC | TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010
- Seminar Discussing Mechanic Liens & Construction Contingency Fees. CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
- 5 Tips for Writing a Construction Contract CONSTRUCTION LAW MONITOR | MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011
- Reminder: Pay if Paid Not All Encompassing (but Could it be. CONSTRUCTION LAW MUSINGS | MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2011
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