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Lyndsey Vicknair passed away after falling victim to a senseless shooting that occurred on June 15 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas. Lyndsey was an outstanding person and a great lawyer. Lyndsey's professional and careful approach to legal work, her positivity, and her constant desire to excel [...]
Last month, this column introduced the idea of claims and certain contractual and statutory elements that may affect a contractor's ability to bring claims for contract time and contract sum adjustments under contract. This month, the discussion will focus on contractual terms concerning claim resolution. Download the full article..
With this column, I will begin a series of discussions concerning claims and dispute resolution. The discussion will begin with contractual claims procedures and presentment provisions. Download the full article.
The E-Verify system screens for undocumented workers by comparing information from an employee's I-9 form with records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. A new law that took effect on September 1, 2017 makes it clear that private e-sector contractors that work for the [...]
General contractors who sub-contract portions of the work on their projects almost always include clauses in their subcontract terms and conditions that allow the contractor to withhold payment from a subcontractor in the event the subcontractor’s performance causes the contractor to experience a loss. Download the full article.
In the June 2015 edition of Texas Contractor, I wrote a column addressing the Keys to a Successful Joint Venture. Assume that the hypothetical joint venture discussed in that column was formed, a project was awarded, and the Work has just been completed. Download the full article.
The 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature ended on May 29th. Many commentators state this legislative session was less productive than usual, as only 17 percent of filed bills passed both chambers and await the Governor's signature. Download the full article
As a construction lawyer, I am consciously aware of the costs associated with legal disputes in the construction industry and the economic considerations that my clients must consider when a dispute arises. Download the full article.
In a past legal column for Texas Contractor, liquidated damages were discussed with a focus on the ways parties to prime and subcontracts view and utilize liquidated damages. That column discussed the considerations and negotiating strategies associated with liquidated damages clauses in contracts. Download the full article.
Unless they are fully self-perform-ing projects, general contractors subcontract certain scopes of work and accept the risk of sub-contractor performance. Download the full article.