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Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

CASPA Clash: Major Victory for Contractor in Pipeline Project Dispute as Third Circuit upholds CASPA Penalties and Fees

In a significant decision on April 17, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld significant penalties and attorney fees awarded to C.J. Hughes Construction Company, Inc. under the Pennsylvania Contractor...more

Saiber LLC

The Saiber Construction Law Column: February 2023

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It has been several years since a New Jersey court has issued a decision relating to the New Jersey Construction Lien Law, but a recent case decided by the Supreme Court of Nebraska, Echo Group, Inc. v. Tradesmen...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Beware What Your Contract Says: It Just Might Be Enforced

When reviewing a contract, how often have you had the following thoughts: “That provision is so one-sided, there’s no way it will be enforced the way it’s written!” Or “I won’t worry about negotiating that provision; a court...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

An Unfounded Lien: What’s an Owner to Do? And Can it Recover its Attorneys’ Fees?

A subcontractor has liened the property although the owner has paid in full for its work. The general contractor has disappeared. What should an owner do next? And will its attorneys’ fees be recoverable?...more

Snell & Wilmer

Nevada Court Reaffirms That Attorneys’ Fees and Costs in Actions to Release Mechanics’ Liens Under NRS 108.2275 Are Only Available...

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NRS 108.2275 allows parties to, among other things, recover attorneys’ fees and costs associated with seeking relief from frivolous or excessive mechanic’s liens. The Nevada Court of Appeals recently examined NRS 108.2275—and...more

Carlton Fields

Eighth Circuit Upholds Confirmation of Arbitration Award Directing Payment of Attorney’s Fees and Expenses Unrestricted by...

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In a case concerning a contract for the construction of a pipe conveyor system, ProEnergy Services, LLC, and its surety Western Surety Company (collectively, “ProEnergy”), appealed a judgment confirming an arbitration award...more

Troutman Pepper

Tennessee Federal District Court Holds That Contractor May Pursue Both Breach of Contract Action in Federal Court and Lien...

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Summit Contracting Grp., Inc. v. Ashland Heights, LP, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60662 (M.D. Tenn. May 6, 2016) - Ashland Heights, LP (“Owner”) contracted with Summit Contracting Group, Inc. (“Contractor”) to construct an...more

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