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By: Bill Shaughnessy, Partner Jones Walker, LLP. Construction surety bonds are risk management tools utilized by parties on large construction projects. However, bonds are not insurance, and a surety is…
Read MoreBy: Stephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
Read MoreStephen P. Katz, Esq. Peckar & Abramson, P.C. When is it right to start thinking about succession planning and preparing a construction company for transition? Many would agree –…
Read MoreBy: Levi W. Barrett Partner, Nathan A. Cohen Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. For centuries the ability to construct sophisticated structures has been the yardstick for measuring civilizations. Naturally, as our…
Read MoreBy: Paulo Flores, Esq. Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. The Problem: Have you ever run into the following situation: The Project Owner insists on performance of change or extra work…
Read MoreWilliam E. Underwood, Associate, Jones Walker, LLP. Not all claim waivers are appropriately titled “Waiver of Claims.” In fact, claim waivers can be found “hiding” without any advertisement or fanfare…
Read MoreBy: Bradley Sands Associate, Jones Walker, LLP. Providing written notice of delay to subcontractors when a project is behind schedule is a regular part of good project documentation practices. A…
Read MoreBy: Kevin J. O’Connor Partner, Stephen E. Irving Senior Counsel, Lauren Rayner Davis Associate, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. The last twenty plus months have brought tumultuous change for employers due to the…
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By: William E. Underwood Partner, Jones Walker LLP. Withholding sums during a dispute can be an effective and perfectly legitimate means to protect against the harms caused by another party’s…
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