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New York Business Law and Commercial Litigation Blog
Governor Signs Bill Limiting Amount Which May Be Withheld For Retainage On Private Construction Contracts
By Christopher Vatter, Laurel R. Kretzing
Governor Signs Bill Limiting Amount Which May Be Withheld For Retainage On Private Construction Contracts[1] On November 17, 2023, Governor Hochul signed a bill[2] which, among other things, limits the…
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Don’t Let Disputed Change Orders Derail Your Construction Project
A fact of life for those involved in construction projects, change orders can be a challenge even when the owner and contractor agree on the scope, price, and schedule impacts…
Adjudication Insider
Dormant Companies and Adjudication
By Paul Hughes
The Technology and Construction Court in England and Wales recently dealt with an interesting point in relation to the enforcement of an adjudicator's decision in favour of a dormant company.…
Colorado Construction Litigation
Beyond the Statute: How the Colorado Court Upheld Modified Accrual in Construction Contracts
By Hal Baker
In a case of first impression, the First Division of the Colorado Court of Appeals recently reviewed whether parties may contractually alter the accrual time established by Colorado’s statute of…
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On Notice: Why Notice and Claim Procedures in Construction Contracts Matter
By Bart Reed, Evan Brown
Construction contracts generally outline when and how contractors should notify parties about potential claims for additional compensation and/or time. These provisions are intended to provide project stakeholders with the information…
Ahead of Schedule
Beware of ‘Standard’ Construction Contract Terms; Nothing Is ‘Standard’
In their focus on starting a construction project, developers, designers, and contractors can fall prey to unintended consequences arising from their deferral to and use of an “industry standard” contract…
BuildSmart
Damages: A Primer for Non-Lawyers in the Construction Industry
You’re in the middle of a job and the party with whom you have a contract breaks a material term of the agreement. What does the law allow you to…
Allens Insights
Best practice communications
By Allens
Careful management is critical 14 min read Superintendents generally perform dual roles under construction contracts, acting variously as agent for the principal or project certifier, depending on the relevant context.…
Construction Blog | Construction & Public Contract Law Section
Ensuring Adequate Insurance Coverage for Downstream Contractors and Suppliers
As the construction industry continues to evolve, it becomes increasingly important for construction companies to safeguard themselves against potential risks and liabilities. One crucial aspect of risk management is ensuring…
China Law Insight
风光新能源：探析施工与设备合同无效的法律后果
By King & Wood
作者：程珂 李一默 在风力、光伏等新能源发电项目的建设阶段，常见纠纷类型主要集中于建设工程施工合同纠纷及风光设备买卖合同纠纷。在该类纠纷的处理过程中，应当对其合同效力予以关注。其中，由于建工领域的特殊性，相较于其他类型的合同纠纷，建设工程施工合同纠纷中被认定合同无效的比例相对较高，常见的合同无效情形包括有承包方未取得相应资质、项目未取得建设工程规划审批手续、违法转分包等。此外，对于风电、光伏等关系社会公共利益、公众安全的大型基础设施项目而言，其工程施工及设备采购的规模标准通常属于必须招标范围。但如果因必须进行招标而未招标或者中标无效的，该两类合同将被认定为无效，尤其是与工程有关的重要设备的采购也必须进行招标，往往被各方所忽略。 在认定合同无效后，是否可以要求对方赔付违约金及发电量损失，如何确定无效合同的法律后果及合同双方的民事责任，更是该类纠纷案件中的争议焦点，本文将对其中常见的争议问题予以探析。 阅读更多