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When Do Subcontractors Have the Right to Stop Work?
Category: SubcontractorsWhen Do Subcontractors Have the Right to Stop Work?The construction industry is rife with project delays - a single setback can create a domino effect leading to delayed payments, legal ramifications, and compounding costs - consequences that...
Construction Mediation: An Efficient Alternative to Construction Disputes
Category: Construction MediationConstruction Mediation: An Efficient Alternative to Construction DisputesConstruction projects can be quite large in scope, requiring the careful coordination of multiple parties to complete project deliverables on-time and on-budget....
Maryland Mechanic’s Lien Loophole: Court Rules that Contract Price is Not The Ceiling on Lien Claims
Category: Construction ArbitrationMaryland Mechanic’s Lien Loophole: Court Rules that Contract Price is Not The Ceiling on Lien ClaimsRecently, in an unreported opinion, the Court of Special Appeals addressed head-on and closed a long standing “loophole” occasionally...
Maryland & Washington D.C.’s Mechanic’s Lien Process
Category: Mechanic's LiensMaryland & Washington D.C.'s Mechanic's Lien ProcessA mechanic’s lien is used to secure payment due on a construction project. As stated in my previous article, “What is a Mechanic’s Lien? A Brief Guide” individual states have their own...
What is a Mechanic’s Lien? A Brief Guide
Category: Mechanic's LiensWhat is a Mechanic's Lien?A Brief GuideMechanic’s liens are common legal documents in construction that require careful legal action to remain in accordance with state laws. Consequently, successful contractors should have a well-rounded...
VIDEO: How Subcontractors Can Avoid Risks & Costly Lawsuits
Category: Construction Change OrdersVIDEO: How Subcontractors Can Avoid Risk and Potential LawsuitsSchedule A Free 15-Minute ArbitrationConsultation
Construction Arbitration: 5 Tips for the Evidentiary/Post-Hearing Phase
Category: Construction ArbitrationConstruction Arbitration: 5 Tips for the Evidentiary and Post-Hearing PhaseConstruction arbitration offers a faster, more cost-efficient alternative to traditional litigation hearings. As discussed in my previous article,...
Construction Arbitration: 3 Tips for the Pre-Hearing Phase
Category: Construction ArbitrationConstruction Arbitration: 3 Tips for the Pre-Hearing PhaseConstruction is an industry rife with legal conflict. The fluidity of changed and extra work, contractual scope disputes, and delay typically drive these conflicts, which...
Unmasking Maryland’s “Material Papers” Mechanic’s Lien Requirement
Category: Construction Law - Mechanic's LiensUnmasking Maryland’s “Material Papers” Mechanic’s Lien RequirementThe Typical Mechanic's Lien ProcessIn virtually every other state of the union, a mechanic’s lien is established and filed similarly to a mortgage note – by...
COVID-19: Change Orders & Construction Contracts
Category: Construction Law - Change Orders / Construction ContractsCOVID-19: Change Orders, & Construction Contracts (Free Webinar)Webinar Presentation Hosted by Levelset.comCOVID-19 Continues To Affect Construction In this free webinar, construction attorney Joe...
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