As any reader of Construction Law Musings is aware, I am a huge fan of mediation as a way to resolve construction disputes. I am such a fan that a few years ago I took the plunge and got certified as a mediator. Why then did I put the caveat in the title of this […]
Should You Hire Help? Thoughts at ALPS 411
Originally posted 2014-11-25 10:00:28. Wow! I’m privileged to let you know that I am on my 10th post at the great ALPS 411 practice management blog. This time I’m “musing” on the considerations that I go through during just about every week of trial regarding whether to hire staff or not. Here’s a taste: Over […]
The Economic Loss Rule Applies Only to Products Liability Cases, at least in Florida
For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome a friend and sometime co-presenter Craig Martin. Craig (@craigmartin_jd) is a partner in the law firm of Lamson Dugan and Murray, LLP in Omaha, Nebraska. He has a background and experience in all aspects of construction law. As part of his practice […]
Wow! An Interview Over at ClaimKit
Thanks to my pal Chris Cheatham (@chrischeatham) over at ClaimKit and his blog The Electronic Claim for a great opportunity. Chris and I have been friends for a while and he decided to interview me over at his blog. Here’s the opening paragraph of flattery: This is the third post in our construction law business […]
Should a General Contractor Tell a Sub that its Bid is Too Low?
A recent article by my pal, and occasional guest poster, Craig Martin (@craigmartin_jd) asks the question: “Does a General Contractor Have to Tell a Subcontractor that its Bid is Too Low?” In his great post on a recent Nebraska decision concludes that the answer is no, so long as the subcontractor had all of the […]