1997

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Newsletter - November 1997

• 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

Newsletter - September 1997

• 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

Newsletter - June 1997

• 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• Prevailing Wage Repealed for School Work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

Newsletter - March 1997

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