Bid Protests for Local Projects
This column will address bid protests and provide three examples of protest situations as instructive guides for evaluating protest situations. Download the full article.
Can I Prevent My Employees From Saying That? Free(ish) Speech in the Workplace
This article discusses how directing and, if necessary, controlling how employees discuss their work and talk about their jobs on social media is an important consideration. Download full article here.
Legal Update on Arbitration and Liquidated Damages
This article discusses a court decision that addresses two common issues that arise in contract negotiations and claim resolution. Download the full article.
Evaluating Contractual Dispute Resolution Provisions – Arbitration
This article discusses why arbitration has been a favored method of resolution in the construction industry. Download the full article.
Evaluating Contractual Dispute Resolution Provisions – Mediation
This is part three of a discussion of contractual claims and dispute resolution provisions. As the discussion continues, the next step in both the discussion and in most dispute provisions in construction contracts falls to mediation. Download the full article.
Austin Paid-Sick Leave Ordinance: An FAQ for Employers
On Friday, February 16, 2018, the Austin City Council voted to make paid sick leave a mandatory requirement for all non-government employers. Austin is now the first city in Texas to implement such a mandate. The final text of the ordinance is not immediately available because the City Clerk must [...]
The Chapman Firm assists the City of Weslaco in settling a multi-million dollar lawsuit
The Chapman Firm is proud to have assisted the City of Weslaco in this important matter. The City filed suit against its design engineer to recover damages because the City felt it has been misled into paying far too much for design services and the engineer's performance was, in some [...]
Jeff Chapman will Present Project Management and Dispute Avoidance to Austin NARI
Jeff Chapman will present to the Austin Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and their October Board meeting and membership lunch. Jeff will speak with the membership about Project Management and Dispute Avoidance. The meeting will be held at the Sunshine Camps Facility in Zilker Park on [...]
Jerry Negrete will be Presenting at the Texas Charter Schools Association’s Annual Conference
Jerry Negrete will speak to the membership and guests at the Texas Charter Schools Association's Annual Conference. This year's conference takes place between Oct. 11-13 at the Gaylord in Grapevine. Jerry will discuss procurement for charter schools as well as recent updates to the law that effect charter school construction projects. [...]
Effectively Transferring Risk Through Incorporation by Reference Clauses
Effectively Transferring Risk Through Incorporation by Reference Clauses Incorporation by reference clauses are tools commonly used by contract drafters to extend the terms, obligations, rights, and remedies from one contract to another. In construction contracts, these clauses are most often seen in subcontract agreements and bonds. In subcontracts, incorporation by reference [...]