Negotiating construction contract language in 2017 can have important consequences years into the future. The obligations and rights arising from one often overlooked clause, that addressing contractual “third-party beneficiaries,” i.e. “a person or entity who, though not a party to the contract, stands to benefit from the contract’s performance,”  can vary considerably from state to state and even case to case. In my latest article for the Daily Journal of Commerce, I look into the legal aspects of the third-party beneficiary clause in Oregon, Washington and Utah and give you some pointers to protect your rights with regard to the clause in your next contract negotiation. Read the full article here.

“When Three’s Company, and Not a Crowd” was originally published by the Daily Journal of Commerce on November 17, 2017.