2007 Construction Law Publications

The Construction Law Newsletter provides a snapshot of construction industry trends and is produced quarterly. The Construction Law Alert reports on breaking news impacting the construction industry.

 

November 2007

  • Decision of Court of Appeals in Favor of OSU on Fisher College of Business Stands
  • Is the State's Existing MBE Statute Unconstitutional?
  • Prompt Payment - An Update
  • Court of Claims Issues Injunction Against State
  • California Supreme Court Declares "Pay If Paid" Void
  • New AIA Subcontract Adopted
  • Senate Committee Passes Fairness in Construction Contracting Bill as S.B. 71
 

October 2007

  • Subcontract Changes are Coming Soon
  • Subs Win Defective Work Dispute With Insurance Companies in Texas
  • When Can Safety Contract Language Be Used Against You?
  • Firm News
 

September 2007

  • Decision to Find Contractor Not Responsible for OSU Project Upheld on Appeal
  • When Are "No Damage for Delay" Provisions Enforceable?
  • Delays Not Contemplated by Parties at the Time of Contract Are Not Within The Scope of a "No Damage for Delay" Clause.
  • Claims for Hindrance or Obstruction Are Not Barred by a "No Damage for Delay" Clause.
 

July 2007

  • How will the Fairness in Construction Contracting Act be construed in view of Dugan & Meyers?
  • Risk Management 101 For Highway Contractors
  • Sub Victorious on Mechanic's Lien
  • OSHA and Multi-Employer Worksite Safety Responsibility
  • Firm News
 

June 2007

  • Are Defects in NOC a Valid Excuse for Not Serving a NOF?
  • State Loses Another Delay Claim in the Court of Claims
  • Judge Refuses to Enjoin Demolition of the Ohio Pen
  • Prevailing Wage Repealed for School Work
  • Contractor Loses Without Written Change Order
  • Senate Reintroduces Fairness in Construction Contracting Bill as S.B. 71
 

May 2007

  • Construction Manager Insulated From Prime Contractor Claim
  • AIA 2007 Revisions Coming
  • What Subcontract Changes Are Coming in '07?
  • Bidder & Surety May Be Liable For Low Bid
  • Firm News
 

April 26, 2007

  • Court Releases the Dugan & Meyers Decision and Rules for the Public Owner
 

March 2007

  • Waiver of Bond Rights in Subcontract Found Unenforceable
  • OEPA Adopts Rules for Disposal of "Construction & Demolition Waste"
 

February 28, 2007

  • Bond Claimants Take Note: Another Bonding Company Hit Hard for Failing to Meet Deadlines
 

February 22, 2007

  • Do You Bid OSFC Work?
 

February 2007

  • "Oops, I Forgot to Read the Release!"
  • Debunking the Top 10 Myths About Picking a Lawyer
  • Firm News
 

January 12, 2007

  • Mechanic's Lien "Clean-up Bill" Becomes Law
  • Drug-Free Workplace Bill Passes