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Hi folks! As the kids would say, “it’s been a minute.” But I’m back on the blogging beat and eager to share new construction law content with you in the weeks
Latest from N.C. Construction Law, Policy & News
Your Forum Selection Clause Might Not Be As Strong As You Think It Is
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Last week, I blogged about the Southeast Caissons, LLC v. Choate Construction Company case, in which the North Carolina Court of Appeals held that a general contractor could not enforce a
The Subcontract’s Unsigned, the Work is Complete and a Dispute Has Arisen — Now What?
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In order for an agreement to constitute a valid contract that courts or arbitrators will enforce, both parties to the agreement must mutually assent to all of the terms of the
Improving the Odds for a Jackpot Year for Your Commercial General Contracting Business
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If You Like My Blog Posts, and You Think They’re Helpful, Come On, Readers, Let Them Know
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It’s an honor to be nominated for two prestigious construction industry blog awards this winter, and I humbly ask for your vote in each competition.
For the third year in a
Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Including the Construction Litigation (Part 3 of 3)
This is the third of a three-part series exploring the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Zachry Construction Corp. v. Port of Houston Authority of Harris County. A summary of the case can be found
Construction Arbitration Is Too Lengthy & Costly. The AAA Hopes to Fix That.
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As I noted last November, there’s a growing concern among construction industry stakeholders and others that arbitration too often fails to serve its intended purpose as a speedy, less costly and
Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Including the Construction Litigation (Part 2 of 3)
This is the second of a three-part series exploring the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Zachry Construction Corp. v. Port of Houston Authority of Harris County. A summary of the case can be found at Part 1 of the
Inspiration to Help You Keep Your 2015 Construction Risk Management Resolutions
Well, the first full business week of 2015 is nearly in-the-books. How are you doing with those risk management resolutions of yours? Holding steady? Or do you need a pep talk? If it’s the latter, my Twitter feed is here
It’s Not Enough to Read Before Signing; Always Strive to Understand Before Signing
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An unpublished decision from the North Carolina Court of Appeals yesterday demonstrates how important it is to not only read, but also to fully understand, legally binding documents before signing them.