The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Jennifer M. Horn | August 6, 2018
Arbitration is a streamlined dispute resolution process, with limited discovery, that often leads to the swift and equitable resolution of disputes. Arbitration provisions can also act as a sword and a shield for the corporations that include these provisions in their employment agreements and other contracts.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Julie Negovan | August 6, 2018
On May 25, 2018, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect. This law makes significant changes to European data privacy and security requirements for companies dealing with individuals located in the EU (whether they are citizens, immigrants, or visitors at the time their data is collected).
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Fred Jacoby, Ray DeLuca and Jeff Mullen | August 4, 2018
Construction is a risky business. Construction contracting is an exercise in dealing with risks by allocating them among the various project participants. Most construction contracts contain terms and conditions that shift the risk of nonpayment from the owner downstream to the subcontractor.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Michael P. Subak and Kristopher Berr | August 4, 2018
The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) standard form construction contracts are among the most widely used form agreements in the construction industry.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Robert R. Watson Jr. | August 3, 2018
The changes signed into law will go into effect on Oct. 10—120 days after it was signed—and further clarify certain aspects of CASPA which were left unanswered in the original legislation, often leading to disputes between parties as they negotiated contracts for a project or proceeded with work once it was underway.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Susan Nanes | August 2, 2018
Measure twice, cut once. It's a carpenter's motto reminding us that it is better to spend a little more effort up front to be certain about what we're doing than to have to spend time, money, and energy trying to fix a mistake after the fact.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Mason Avrigian Jr. and Jeffrey P. Wallack | August 2, 2018
The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum products entering the United States has been the subject of a great deal of discussion, debate and analysis. Much of the debate focuses on the purpose of the tariffs, their effect on the U.S. economy, and what retaliation other countries may take in response.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Richard J. Slavin | August 2, 2018
With many experienced contractors hard at work with established developers, young developers, therefore, have to evaluate the risk of hiring an inexperienced contractor versus an experienced one who is very busy.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Terry R. Bossert and Michael P. Canavan | July 30, 2018
Nearly 50 years later, one may question whether the EQB is discharging its duties in the manner envisioned by its creators, or ever has. While the EQB has several other duties, the promulgation of regulations has been its primary role.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Peter B. Lewis | July 30, 2018
The rule of capture holds that “The owner of a tract of land acquires title to the oil and gas which he produces from wells drilled thereon, though it may be proved that part of such oil or gas migrated from adjoining lands.
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