The Last Date Of Work Revisited. Literally.
Once again a court grapples with the issue of when the clock starts ticking for filing a mechanic’s l...
Can You Get Liquidated Damages and Also Actual Damages On Account Of Delay?
The common perception is that you cannot get both liquidated damages and also actual damages. A recen...
Women-Owned Business Enterprises — Who’s In Control Here?
Navigating the minefield of women- and minority-owned business enterprises just got more difficult wi...
Promissory Estoppel and the Contract from Hell
When a subcontractor gives a price to a contractor, which then relies on that quote in submitting its...
Face Facts: A Lien Valid On Its Face Will Not Quickly Be Dismissed
A recent case reiterates the rule that a lien that appears valid on its face will not be summarily di...
Consequential Damages: What Is In The Contemplation Of The Parties?
If a contractor knows the use to which the building will be put once it is completed, it may be held ...