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As a contractor facing a dispute with a client over an alleged construction defect, it is important to understand the exact nature of the issue and its effects. These defects may cause a variety of problems, from electrical to structural, and according to Modern...
After a recent close call with a client, you now think more about the potential for full-blown contract disputes. How do you protect yourself and your construction business? Construction Marketing Association dives into strategies for avoiding construction...
Getting into a dispute while working on a construction project can feel scary. After all, you are often working with high stakes. Construction projects are costly, and it takes a lot of time and effort to organize every involved party. Thus, the idea of litigating a...
Sometimes a job does not go the way you want and you have to place a construction lien to ensure you can collect the money due to you. Hopefully, the client resolves the lien fairly quickly. When this happens, you must then discharge the lien through the proper legal...
If you own a construction company, you know that contract disputes are the norm. They will surface at some point, especially if you have multiple projects underway. A 2018 report indicates that contract disputes are not going away but rather, are becoming more...
When you buy a house, you expect that its construction is free from flaws. Unfortunately, construction defects are not uncommon. There are certain defects that are more common than others, and they can be costly to fix. The liability for the defects can fall on one of...
If you own a successful construction company, it is likely that litigation is only a matter of time. However, litigation is an expensive undertaking, so if you must litigate you want to make sure that you are going into the courtroom with the greatest chances of...
When you come up against a dispute in the industry, you may wonder what your options are. There are many different methods of handling disputes. Likewise, there are many different types of disputes you may go through. What works for one situation may not work for all....
On January 26, 2021, L'Occitane, Inc., a national retailer of beauty and well-being products, filed a petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (Case No. 21-10632). If you have...
Payment issues are common in the construction industry, especially for subcontractors. Delays that occur during the commission of projects can make it challenging for subcontractors to honor the terms of their contracts and pay their vendors and own contractors....
