1996

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.

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Newsletter - December 1996

• Tort Reform Bill Includes New Statute of Repose
• Contractor Convicted of Bid Rigging
• Fairness in Construction Contracting Bill Runs Out of Time
• Design Professionals May Be Liable for Site Safety
• City May Use Design-Build
• City Violates Multi-Prime Bidding Statute
• Waiver of Bond Rights Unenforceable
• Contractors Using "Independent Contractors" Beware
• Non-Union Contractor Wins Round in Job Targeting Battle

Newsletter - October 1996

• Contractors Prevail Over School Board
• "No Damage for Delay" Decision Reversed
• Senate Passes Fairness in Construction Contracting Bill
• Columbus Set-Aside Policy Ruled Unconstitutional Again
• Supplier May Be Sued by Homeowner
• Project Labor Agreement Upheld
• Contractor May Be Liable to Sub's Employees for Prevailing Wages
• Firm News

Newsletter - May 1996

• Decision to Find Contractor Not Responsible for OSU Project Upheld
• "No Damage for Delay" Provisions Enforced
• AGC Orders Creation of "Pay-If-Paid" Subcontract
• Firm News

Newsletter - February 1996

• N.Y. High Court Finds "Pay If Paid" Clause Unenforceable
• Cashing Checks Marked Payment in Full
• ODOT Bid Prequalification Process Interpreted
• Asian Indians Qualify for MBE Set-Asides
• Wage & Hour Challenge to Job Targeting Preempted
• Lack of EEO Certificate Fatal to Public Bid