I’ve spoken many times here at Construction Law Musings about arbitration and mediation and their various pros and cons. If you’re a long-time reader (and I hope that you are), you know that I love mediation and am a bit more tepid about arbitration (mostly due to costs).
For a few years now, I’ve provided
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Greenwashing Lawsuit Alleging Plastic Pollution by PepsiCo is Dismissed
On October 31, PepsiCo won a victory obtaining the complete dismissal with prejudice of a suit by New York Attorney General Letitia James alleging that PepsiCo had created a “public nuisance” of plastic litter and marine plastic pollution in New York’s Buffalo River and surrounding environs.
At a time when greenwashing claims have become de…
Lien and Bond Claims in December 2024: Dates to Remember
By Admin
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of December. If you have any questions about the lien and bond claim process, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of the Gray Reed Construction Practice Group. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law…
#141: Insurance Coverage for Defective Work: The Products-Completed Operations Hazard
Once again I am moved to blog (see #31, #37, #91) on Commercial General Liability (“CGL”) insurance coverage for defective workmanship. I’ve previously said that at best, only consequential damage to other property, not for repairing or replacing the defective work itself, would be covered. A recent case counsels an update. In general,…
How construction warranties address sea-level rise in Florida
Florida faces a unique challenge as sea levels creep closer to our homes. This reality reshapes how we approach construction and the warranties that protect our investments. Let’s explore how construction warranties evolve to address this watery issue.
What are construction warranties?
Construction warranties are promises from builders or contractors that their work will meet…
A Guide to State of California Business Searches (Corp. Code, § 1502)
By Underwood Law Firm & P.C.
California businesses are required to register with the Secretary of State to legally conduct business in the state. The specific requirements a business must meet when registering with the Secretary of State vary depending on the type of business, but all businesses, regardless of type are required to file a Statement of Information. If the…
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
It is that time of year again when I find it appropriate to reflect on the great things in my life. As I sit here with my family on Thanksgiving Day 2023, I have much to be thankful for. I have a thriving construction law practice, great clients, wonderful friends, and of course, the…
Don’t Put Too Much on Your Plate: Practical Advice for Thanksgiving (and Drafting a Complaint)
It’s that time of year again when we Americans stop and give thanks for all that has been provided to us by gathering with friends and family to gorge ourselves on food. The traditional Thanksgiving meal, at least where I am from, always includes certain core dishes: turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, and cranberry sauce. These staples…
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT– SCAM ALERT– do not respond to “kloselaws” or “inbox.lv”!!!!!
By Peter Klose
ALERT!!! PAY ATTENTION!!
It has come to my attention that certain scammers are trying to dupe you (alleged beneficiaries of a non-existent estate) to respond to their PHISHING emails.
Facsimile emails are being used by scammers to make it look like they are coming from me.
LOOK at these email addresses. Do do they…
A Game of Texas Hold’em: How Texas Stopped Wage Increases for Salaried Exempt Employees Nationwide
Construction contractors often have to deal with classification of employees, particularly those who work in the home office. Today’s guest post by Alexandra Shulman and Leah Lively addresses a recent court decision affecting the wage protection of employees under the the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
On November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas…