Design Error. Two words that strike fear into the heart of any architect, engineer, or lawyer representing them. Today’s post discussion is to discuss the different obligations of each of the parties on a construction project relating to design errors. As discussed last week, designers have an obligation to design in accordance with a reasonable […]
More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Me… Hi! My name is Melissa Dewey Brumback, and I am a partner at Ragsdale Liggett PLLC, a law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. I chose the legal profession quite simply because I love to argue debate. Seriously. After losing one too many debates with me in my younger years, […]
Regular readers of this blog know that you absolutely should have a written contract, and not rely on “gentlemen’s agreements.” But what is the most important part of your agreement to provide professional services? The dispute resolution provision? Payment terms? Change Order requirements? All of those are important. I’d argue, however, that the Scope of Work […]
As I mentioned at the start of this series, one of the reasons that I like watching Law & Order is that things happen fast, and there is always a smoking gun paper to be found by the lawyers over a night of eating cold Chinese food. Yes, well- about that. In the construction world […]
Today, we have a guest post by Hayley Spencer, a freelance writer and attorney, on behalf of Martindale.com. She enjoys writing articles on contract law, law careers, and employment agreements. Got a Job Offer? Now What? Engineers and Architects: Think Before You Sign! Architects & Engineers are not immune from employment agreements. Those who go to work for […]