Legal Solutions
Attaining An Exceptional Rating On Quality ControlSeptember 2008
When working on government jobs, quality control is key. At some point in their careers, most project managers have been confronted with the theory of “study for the test.” It is easy to make a good grade if a person can be fortunate enough to see a copy of the test. What is ironic is that the government will readily provide a project... Read more
Mediate A Small Claims Case
September 2008
It is usually in a contractor’s best interest to settle a small claims case through mediation. Here’s how to make mediation work for your business. Forget about Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, and all those courtroom reality shows. If a Small Claims court offers a mediation program (as many courts across the United States do these days),... Read more
A Subcontractor's Duty To Defend Under An Indemnification Provision
September 2008
Owners and contractors alike want to maximize subcontractors’ duties to defend and indemnify them. A key, but sometimes overlooked, concern is with the “defend” part of this equation. Accordingly, owners and contractors are seeing to it that their contract documents ensure that: the subcontractor’s duty to defend arises... Read more
