What Is A Coop, For Lien Purposes?
Many folks know that different rules apply to private vs. public improvement mechanic’s liens.
Liening for Pre-Construction Services? Yes and No.
Decades of cases still have not resolved the issue of what, if any, pre-construction services are lienable....
Another Mechanic’s Lien Bites the Dust
Contractors providing labor, materials, and equipment to a construction project are usually confident in th...
One Word In An Indemnification Clause Spells the Difference Between Liability And Dismissal
In an action seeking indemnification from three contractors, one walks away with no liability while the oth...
Liquidating Agreements: Biting the Hand That Won’t Feed You
When a subcontractor has a claim for damages caused by the owner of the project, it must enter into a “liqu...
Pleading Inconsistent Theories of Recovery
Bucking a recent trend, a lower court refused to dismiss potentially “duplicative” causes of action in a co...
Another Insurance Claim Bites the Dust: “Construction Management For a Fee”
A construction manager that purchased a general liability insurance policy containing an endorsement with a...