All to often in my job I am faced with clients who end up in a dispute on a construction project. The contract is the cornerstone of any construction project and eventual dispute. Construction contract defined : Construction Contract: A legal document which specifies the details of a construction project. good construction contract will include: 1.The contractors registration number. construction timetable including starting and completion dates. It contains the scope of work and all provisions which govern when disputes arise. ’ 3.A MORE >>

See original article at Can You Assign A Louisiana Mechanics Lien? Thanks to a reader who requested a blog article about the assignability of mechanics lien rights in Louisiana, as it inspired this post. The same is true in Louisiana, and most of the country. In Louisiana And Most Everywhere Else Lien Rights Are Generally Assignable. That’s because each state has general statutes or case law (or civil codes, in the case of Louisiana) that governs assignment rights in general. See original article at Can You Assign A Louisiana Mechanics Lien? MORE >>

In my everyday practice, I feel like the trend is still prevalent in the construction industry. Workers Compensation is codified in Louisiana under Revised Statute 23:1021 et seq. represent a number of clients who are learning the hard way that companies like LWCC and Louisiana Home Builders Association  are not fun to litigate against for a contractor trying to make profits. Taking an early haircut, so that you can get back to making money in the industry, can be a win-win for your construction company. 23:1044. La R.S. MORE >>

Here we have the Louisiana coined term: Sworn Statement of Amount Due.  The above are just a few of the many nuances contained and embedded in the Louisiana Public Works Act. About Our Services Common Topics Construction Contracts Filing Requirements Litigation Louisiana Regulations State & Federal Contracting State Bond Claims Attorneys Fees concursus Construction Lien Blog lien Lien Filing louisiana public works act louisiana revised statute Mandamus Public Lien Public Works Act statute summary proceeding sworn statement of amount due Wolfe Law Group Zlien MORE >>

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 Oct 2010 19 Scott Wolfe Jr 2 When Bidder on Public Project Defrauds the State, Louisiana 1st Circuit Refuses the State Any Remedies In my view, the Louisiana First Circuit just rendered a very poor decision.   Kline (serving pro tempore) in the matter State of Louisiana v. The decision was written by Judge William J. 38:2219 requirements. The reason? Great post and commentary, Scott. MORE >>