Originally posted 2014-08-04 09:00:11. For this weeks Guest Post Friday here at Musings, we have our first three time guest poster. Scott Wolfe, Jr. (@scottwolfejr on Twitter) is a construction lawyer practicing in Washington, Oregon and Louisiana. He is the founding member of the bi-coastal construction law boutique practice, Wolfe Law Group. He is also […]
Construction Contract Basics: No Damages for Delay
After WAY too long a hiatus, I am back with another in my series of “Construction Contract Basics” posts. In past posts, I’ve covered venue provisions, attorney fee provisions, and indemnity clauses. In this post, I’ll share a few thoughts (or “musings”) on the topic of so-called “no damages for delay” clauses. These clauses essentially […]
Musings on Guest Post Fridays
Originally posted 2015-03-17 10:06:58. When I first got the idea of “Guest Post Fridays” back in early 2009 and then launched it with a great post from Scott Wolfe of The Wolfe Law Group (@scottwolfejr), I had no idea that it would take off in the way that it has. Now, almost 2 years and […]
Proper Notice Can “Accelerate” Your Recovery
Originally posted 2012-07-02 09:00:23. I have discussed the importance of every word in a construction contract on multiple occasions at Construction Law Musings. The United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia recently gave another reminder that one area that can act as a sword or shield in a contract is the language […]
Contractors and Green Building: I feel the need … the need for LEED!
Originally posted 2010-12-03 09:00:24. For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes Ryan Bowers (@ryanbbowers). Ryan is a construction law attorney and business litigator. Ryan’s construction practice draws on his years of hands-on experience in the construction field, which predates his practice of law. He also maintains Law under Construction, a blog built for Indiana construction […]