Extreme Remedies to License Violations—Know the Risk
Inadvertent licensure violations pose a serious risk to contractors, especially in states with a disgorgement remedy, which requires unlicensed contractors to pay
Ensuring Efficient Arbitration of Construction Disputes Involving Mechanic’s Liens
Contractors can minimize risk by knowing whether an arbitrator has authority to make factual determinations on the amount and validity of mechanic’s liens, and
Liquidated Damages: A Dangerous Afterthought
Liquidated damages are a substitute for the “actual damages” an owner would otherwise be able to recover in the event of an unexcused project delay. They are