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AILA Doc. No. 15091830, Sept. 18, 2015 - "Today, Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), the American Immigration Council, Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association...

By: Robert K. Cox In the prior issue of this newsletter, we included an article on the high standard of proof and the practical considerations for a federal government contractor claiming that the federal government acted in bad faith in its contract...

Last week we discussed the groundwork and circumstances of a construction claim . This week’s post will discuss the next steps, hopefully short of full blown arbitration or litigation that you, as a construction company, can pursue presuming your...

It’s a cliche for a reason that “A Stitch in Time Saves Nine.” Why? Because it is almost always cheaper and more efficient in the long run to get something right the first time than to fix it later. This old adage is true in life, and...

As I posted recently, the Virginia General Assembly has passed, and I can see no reason why the governor won’t sign, [ enhanced version available to lexis.com subscribers ], a bill that would essentially invalidate preemptive contractual waivers...

By Casaundra Maimone , Attorney, Vandeventer Black LLP It goes without saying that a contractor should carefully review all of the proposed terms and negotiate all of the final terms of a construction contract such that the provisions are best tailored...

Here at Construction Law Musings , I have discussed many areas of the law relating to construction claims. Most of this discussion has focuses on the claim itself, whether made by breach of contract lawsuit, payment bond claim or mechanic’s lien...

The tenant-build out provisions can be the most important and controversial aspects of an office lease. Yet these terms are often only referred to generally in letters of intent. Rarely will a term sheet go into more detail than the work allowance amount...

By Dylan B. Spadaccino, Esq. , Associate, Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. It is not uncommon for contractors and subcontractors to be verbally directed to perform extra work on construction projects without written change orders. Construction...

By George M. Nicholos , associate, Vandeventer Black LLP What is the most dangerous item on a construction worksite? You might guess heavy machinery, cranes, or careless construction workers? But you would be wrong, because ironically the most dangerous...

I know, the title of this post sounds trite. Who doesn’t communicate? Don’t the subs and general on the project always communicate? Wouldn’t a remodeler be sure to stay up on job progress with a homeowner? In other words, why bother...

By Kevin A. Rust If you are being delayed on a project, it is critically important that you document the delay, how much it is costing you, and who or what is causing the delays. Many construction contracts have provisions that require notice...

My last Construction Law Musings were about the need to communicate before, during and after a construction project. Here I continue my thoughts on some business practices that make my life as a construction attorney and adviser (not to mention your lives...

In my last blog (April 1, 2014) , I pointed out that tenant build-out provisions in office leases can be quite thorny. Admonitions to counsel to “Keep it simple” while “cover all the bases” are difficult to reconcile. Certain issues...

I bang the drum of early and frequent consultation with one of us construction attorneys on a regular basis here at Musings and in other places of the “blawgosphere.” Why do I do this? Doesn’t such consultation help to avoid the problems...