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Tennessee Construction Lawyers
July 24, 2018LT Knoxville Construction Law Seminar 2018
Continue Reading »This year our seminar is titled Construction: On And Off The Field, and will be held in Knoxville on August 17th at the Fox Den Country Club. This seminar is aimed at offering practical advice for all parties involved in the construction business from a legal viewpoint. Our practice group…
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Paul Whitt
July 23, 2018Construction Defects and the Importance of Preserving the “Scene”
Continue Reading »In construction defect claims, failure to preserve the “scene” can be fatal to either a valid claim or a strong defense. Indeed, when a defect or failure is discovered, it is important to do two things, as soon as possible: (1) secure the “scene” and related items and documents; and (2) notify…
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David Draper
June 28, 2018Getting Paid on Tennessee Public Projects: the “Little Miller Act”
Continue Reading »Like many states, Tennessee law requires that a contractor performing work on a state or local project having a contract price of $100,000 or more to post a bond to secure the contractor’s payment for all the labor and materials used by the contractor, or any immediate or remote subcontractor…
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John Craig Howell
May 9, 2018Statute of Repose and Insurance Company Construction Projects
Continue Reading »A contractor’s “preferred contractor” relationship with an insurance company does not necessarily mean the insurance company can recover under a breach of contract theory when it seeks relief in subrogation from the contractor for faulty work. Such a claim has to be clearly specified as a breach of contract in…
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Wally Irvin
February 22, 2018“Pay that man his money,” or don’t. Contingent Payment in Tennessee for Subcontractors
Continue Reading »The payment term is the most important provision of any subcontract. Subcontractors are not typically advanced money at the start of their work, requiring them to front the cost of construction based on the contractor’s contractual obligation to pay. But, a subcontractor must insure the contractor’s payment obligation is not…
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December 18, 2017
Tennessee Court of Appeals: Specific mention of “fees” required to enforce attorney’s fee provision
Continue Reading »It has long been understood in Tennessee that in order to recover attorney’s fees in an action for breach of contract that the contract to be enforced must specifically provide for the recovery of attorney’s fees in the event of an action to enforce the contract (absent some applicable statute…
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November 8, 2017
Workers Compensation and Construction Sites
Continue Reading »Workers’ Compensation and Construction Sites: Bureau intends to conduct field inspections of construction sites Contractors, subcontractors and providers of “construction services” in Tennessee face heightened scrutiny for compliance with Tennessee’s workers’ compensation laws, and potential penalties for failure to maintain adequate proof of workers’ compensation insurance at job sites. Under…
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Jason Pannu
April 19, 2017Tennessee Contractor License Legislative Update
Continue Reading »Tennessee contractors should be aware of a couple of upcoming changes to the Tennessee contractor license laws. House Bill 0906 / Senate Bill 0355 passed unanimously yesterday. Audited and Attested Financial Statements Currently, an applicant requesting a Tennessee contractor license with monetary limits of $1.5 million or greater is required to…
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February 20, 2017
Contracting in Tennessee – 5 Simple Tips
Continue Reading »It never ceases to amaze how contractors, particularly those based out of state, run afoul of Tennessee laws. As 2017 progresses, here are few laws that should be kept in mind. Are You Licensed? – A Contractor’s license is required prior to contracting. In Tennessee, “contracting” includes bidding,…
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January 13, 2017
The Business of Construction: Payment Disputes
Continue Reading »The construction industry includes not only completing the project, or fulfilling an order, but also handling the “business” side of the industry. Oftentimes, this “business” side involves payment disputes, including disputes over invoices or payments. One common payment dispute situation involves a party disputing an invoice attempting to satisfy the…
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