When preparing construction and design contracts it is not uncommon for parties, in their haste, to cut corners in regards to legal formalities. To do so, however, can bring unexpected legal risks.
In the latest issue of the Daily Journal of Commerce, I discuss some of the categories of legal formalities in which all
Dear Ahead of Schedule blog readers. We have enjoyed keeping you informed with construction law and project development news and tips since early 2009. While our commitment to keep you informed hasn’t changed, technology certainly has. Back when we first started posting, it was still a desktop- and RSS-dominated world. Today, more and more of
In my recent article, “Provision Providing for Early Accrual of Statute of Limitations Held Inapplicable,” I discuss the Oregon Supreme Court’s reversal of a trial court’s decision that, by the terms of the parties’ contract, plaintiff’s tort claims accrued on the date of substantial completion and were time-barred.
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“Provision
In my recent article, "Contractor Not Entitled to Setoff Costs of Repairing Subcontractor’s Defective Work," I discuss the Oregon Court of Appeals’ decision that a contractor cannot terminate its subcontractor for convenience and setoff costs incurred in repairing the subcontractor’s defective work (affirming the trial court’s decision).
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Contracts, Construction Notices, Defects, Design Revisions
The Oregon Supreme Court will review two recent Court of Appeals decisions related to statutes of limitation and repose on construction projects. In the first case, Sunset Presbyterian Church v. Brockamp & Jaeger, Inc., the Oregon Supreme Court will address the following questions: (1) When the construction contract includes an accrual provision, is the
On September 26 and 27, 2013, The Seminar Group will present its 18th Annual Oregon Construction Law seminar in Portland, Oregon. I will be speaking about Integrated Project Delivery, which is an emerging project delivery method emphasizing collaboration among project participants. Three of my partners also will be presenting: Guy Randles, program co-chair, will speak
“Senate Bill 46” “Statute of Repose”
In my latest Daily Journal of Commerce Construction column, I discuss the need to know Oregon construction contracting law to avoid unwanted consequences. In Oregon, construction contracts are subject to a wide variety of legal requirements, many of which are often ignored or, in some cases, violated with disastrous results. Following link will provide a summary
In Pincetich v. Nolan, the Oregon Court of Appeals recently held that a temporary suspension of a contractor’s license during a project will bar the contractor from commencing a lawsuit seeking compensation. The Nolans, husband and wife, contracted with Mr. Pincetich to build a house. During the project, Mr. Pincetich’s liability insurance lapsed and