Source: The National Law Review A novel question arose over the past few years in residential construction law as to whether minors were subject to the contractual provisions in their parents’ purchase or construction contract. The contract typically has a dispute resolution clause mandating arbitration of all claims. However, asserting that the minors are not…
Source: Construction Dive Lawyers recommend using safety provisions that give supervisors discretion to stop work for environmental hazards. Published July 25, 2023 Joe Bousquin Senior Editor Danielle Ternes/Construction Dive This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view…
Source: ABA Journal By Lee Rawles July 12, 2023, 9:00 am CDT “If you don’t have it in writing, you’re out of luck.” That’s the common wisdom you’ll hear from TV judges, helpful uncles, well-meaning friends and even lawyers in your life. But while getting an agreement in writing is a best practice, in some…