Originally posted 2017-12-01 12:30:43. The title of this post may seem obvious. Of course you need to name the right people. “Why even write about this?” you may ask yourself. The answer to this question is that the list of all of the parties necessary to a successful lawsuit may not be so obvious. One […]
Happy Memorial Day from Construction Law Musings
Well, the “official” beginning of Summer is upon us and shows that time moves forward even in the oddest of times. The office is closed and I am enjoying the day off with my family (not as much with friends this time due to COVID-19) and thinking about those that served this country. I hope […]
PSA: Getting the First Mechanic’s Lien on a Project is a Plus
As those that read this construction law blog are aware, I am a big fan of mechanic’s liens as a way to get paid. These powerful and tricky beasts are a great way to get an owner’s attention and to put payment pressure on those that owe you money. Recently I was reminded that getting […]
Smile and Sincerity: It’s How You Make a Connection at a Construction Conference
Originally posted 2012-03-09 09:00:42. For this week’s Guest Post Friday post here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome back a good friend, Matthew DeVries. Matt (@matthewdevries) is a construction lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee and the founder of www.bestpracticesconstructionlaw.com, a construction-related blog that focuses on transportation, green building, and technology. He heads the Tennessee construction law practice […]
Some Good News Coming July 1, 2020 for Construction Professionals
Last week I discussed the potentially onerous legislation that essentially made contractors the employers of all employees of their subcontractors and suppliers on a job site. That was only one of the impactful statutes that was passed by the General Assembly and that will take effect in July of 2020. While the above mentioned legislation […]