Is there a doctrine in the house? Part 3
Is there a doctrine in the house? (Part 2)
Is there a doctrine in the house?
In states that adhere to the ELD, design professionals have a strong defense against third-party claims for economic damages. Know
Final decisions
Can project owners be the judge of disputes? Of course they can, especially if the contract clause allows for judicial
Recovering unpaid fees
What does your contract say about the ability to recover legal fees or staff time incurred to recover unpaid fees?
Progressive design-build
The acronym is PDB, not to be confused with PBR, the beer, or PBR, professional bull riding. Bone up on
We’re not immune
Due to the absence of a comprehensive, federal Good Samaritan law, A/E professionals are hesitant to lend a helping hand
Crimes and misdemeanors: Part two
Get the word out to your people that any form of illegal conduct – bribery and racketeering among them –
Crimes and misdemeanors: Part one
Campaign finance laws, bid rigging, price fixing, and bribery. We hear about this with contractors, but how about design professionals?
Offers and counteroffers
We all know negotiating enforceable contracts is part of the game, but in case you forgot a few things, here’s
