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On Notice: Why Notice and Claim Procedures in Construction Contracts Matter
Construction contracts generally outline when and how contractors should notify parties about potential claims for…
Understanding the Nuances of Post-Closing Obligations in Oregon Real Estate Contracts: Lessons from Freeborn v. Dow
In the busy world of commercial real estate, buyers and sellers may be unable to…
In their focus on starting a construction project, developers, designers, and contractors can fall prey…
On October 6, 2023, I will be on the panel “Trying Large Construction Disputes,” to…
New Washington Law Applies Limitations to Retainage on Private Construction Projects
In the construction industry, “retainage”—the practice of withholding by an owner or contractor a portion…
Many standard construction contracts include a placeholder for incentives for a contractor that completes a…
4 New Washington Bills Affecting Common Interest Communities That Developers Should Be Aware Of
Washington’s legislators had their eye on common interest communities (CICs) during the 2023 regular session…
As alluring as it may be to enlist the help of an artificial intelligence (AI)…
Arbitration Provisions to Consider in a Proposed Design or Construction Contract
The party responding to a proposed design or construction contract may satisfy itself that the…
A construction project can be delayed for a multitude of reasons. Where the cause of…
When reviewing a proposed design or construction contract, the responding party will often do a…
Originally published by the Daily Journal of Commerce on March 16, 2023.
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