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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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March 21, 2018
Robots in the Construction Industry: Robots and automation arrive on construction sites
Continue Reading »While most of modern commerce and our daily lives have seen a dramatic increase in the use of automation and/or robots, construction sites have been one area where robots were slow to arrive. However, that does not appear to be the case any longer. A recent article published by the…
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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
September 16, 2017New Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Continue Reading »Attention!: Contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, material suppliers, owners, anyone with employees. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on 17 July 2017. Employers may continue to use the old version of Form I-9 until tomorrow. However, starting on Monday,…
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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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April 25, 2016
OSHA and Intoxicated Workers
Continue Reading »Is the intoxicated worker’s injury exempt from reporting ?. . . No! In a March 21, 2016 letter of interpretation, OSHA determined that an intoxicated worker’s injury is not exempt from reporting under the work-related exception in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(vi). Section 1904.5(b)(2)(vi) states “You are not required to record injuries and…
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