On April 24, 2021, L&L Wings, Inc., a beachwear retailer with stores in California, Florida, Texas, and the Carolinas, filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of...
Year: 2021
Design versus workmanship defects: what are the differences?
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...
What do you know about sidestepping construction disputes?
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...
Do you need to take your case to court immediately?
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...
How do I discharge a construction lien?
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...
A report confirms greater complexity in construction disputes
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...
Common construction defects
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...
Tips for successful construction litigation
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...
Should litigation be your first option?
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....
L’Occitane, Inc. – Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
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...