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Smart Contracts Poised to Impact the Future of Construction
While blockchain technology is most commonly associated with cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin), it has far greater applications as a way to eliminate the middleman in a variety of transactions across a broad spectrum of industries.
By Frederick D. Cruz and Seth Wamelink
November 5, 2019
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by Frederick D. Cruz
Frederick Cruz is in Tucker Ellis' Cleveland office. He advises both commercial and construction clients on dispute resolution strategies, including during the pre-litigation phase. In addition to his litigation practice, he often assists clients with preparing and reviewing contracts, including non-competes, lease agreements, vendor agreements, and development/construction manager agreements. Freddie also holds a degree in civil engineering and previously worked with the State Construction Engineer for the Ohio Department of Transportation.
by Seth Wamelink
Seth Wamelink is an experienced trial attorney who represents businesses in complex civil litigation throughout the United States.
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