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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Breach vs. Default — What’s the difference?

The words breach and default are often used interchangeably to indicate that somebody hasn’t done what they were legally required to do. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, the words do appear somewhat interchangeable. ...more

White & Case LLP

Advance payment guarantees: three unsuccessful attempts to prevent encashment

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Advance payment guarantees are commonly used in the construction industry. However, successful challenges to a demand made under an advance payment guarantee appear to be less common. This article looks at three recent cases...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Promises to Pay Sub-subcontractor may Expose General Contractor to Liability for Unjust Enrichment

On May 14, 2020, in James G. Davis Constr. Corp. v. FTJ, Inc., the Virginia Supreme Court upheld a judgment on an unjust enrichment claim in favor of FTJ, a drywall supplier on a condominium project, against Davis, the...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Coronavirus and its Implications for Government Contractors

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading throughout the globe at an accelerating pace, with the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) warning of an imminent outbreak in the United States. The disease has already impacted the global...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Creative Legislative Solutions To Bond Off Mechanic’s Liens

Whether you are the owner or the general contractor, dealing with mechanic’s liens filed by subcontractors or suppliers can be frustrating and, in some cases, present the very real threat of having to pay twice for work or...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Contract Risk for Escalation Costs

Steel and other construction material tariffs necessitate careful evaluation and allocation of project cost and schedule risks. For example, when steel costs increased suddenly based solely on presidential executive orders,...more

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