Stoel Rives RSS Feed - Construction and Design Newsletters From the Stoel Rives Web Site http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?show=1230 en-us Copyright 2013, Stoel Rives clientservices@stoel.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 5/19/2013 8:40:51 AM The Litigation Process: An Upper Division School of Hard Knocks http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=9891 In the latest Daily Journal of Commerce Construction column, Stoel Rives construction and design attorney, Guy A. Randles, discusses important lessons learned in construction-related litigation. Parties can mitigate the cost of dispute resolution by ... Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT General Contractors: How's Your Subcontract? http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=9286 By definition, general contractors are caught in the middle between their owner-clients and their subcontractors: owners hold them responsible for their subcontractors' work, and they must make sure that their subcontractors stand behind their work. ... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Five Simple Rules for Protecting Personal Assets http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=9228 ... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Is the Prime Contract Applicable to Subcontractors? http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=9149 ... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Contractor Licensing and Lien Rights http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=9143 ... Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Increasing Presence of Special Purpose Entities http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8984 ... Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Modern Construction and Design Forms http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8982 ... Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT Six Questions You Should Ask Before Terminating a Contractor's Contract http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8684 ... Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT A Crash Course in Lien Releases http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8683 ... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT Integrated Project Delivery May, Indeed, Be the Answer http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8682 ... Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT Take Your Lawyer to Lunch http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8681 ... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT Liability Limitations in Today's Contracts http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8095 Design professionals, contractors and other service providers in the construction industry are increasingly seeking disclaimers of damages and limits of liability in their contracts with upstream parties in the chain of contracting. Owners are not the ... Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT Dispute Resolution Clauses: Getting the Prenup Right Before You Say "I Do' http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8623 ... Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Don't Ignore the Importance of Contracts, Because the Courts Won't http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8093 A couple of new Supreme Court cases, one from Washington and one from Oregon, provide another reminder of the importance that construction and design contracts be drafted carefully. In a case involving arbitration of a claim under securities laws, ... Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT Four Questions for Owners to Ask About a Design-Build Contract http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8097 For owners, design-build projects can make a lot of sense. With one party responsible for the whole process, communication is simplified and less finger-pointing occurs when problems arise. On the other hand, design-build projects also come with risks. ... Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT Professional Liability Insurance for Contractors Often Overlooked http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8096 Recent catastrophic crane collapses in Seattle, New York City and Miami underscore a type of insurance frequently neglected: professional liability coverage for contractors. This insurance (also known as errors and omissions) generally covers negligent ... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT Take Steps to Keep Business Organized http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=7690 ... Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Questions Contractors Should Ask About their Forms http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=8094 Questions for contractors and project owners: Are there forms for recurring work? Save time and money (and avoid drafting errors) by developing standard forms. The most convenient form has standard terms that don't change from one job to another, ... Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT Mediation Process Can Be Refined http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=7199 ... Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT Clock is Ticking for Firms to File Claims http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=7197 ... Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Be Wary of the Documents Behind the Construction Contract http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6749 ... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Contractors React to Changing Conditions http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6798 ... Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT Firms Should Know Their Options for Relief http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6664 ... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT Don't Overlook the Details in Construction Contracts http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6662 ... Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Clarity is Essential for Bid Solicitations http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6660 ... Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Resolutions for Owners and Contractors http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6404 ... Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT Tips to Avoid Traps of Public-Project Bidding http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6406 ... Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Review Exhibits First, Avoid Trouble Later http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=6402 ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT "Green" Leasing: A Practitioner's Overview http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5944 ... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Law Update for Condominium Developers: Practical Advice for Dissolution and Cancellation of Limited Liabilities Companies http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5943 On October 8, 2009, Joe McCarthy, Doug Batey and Janet Jacobs presented "A Law Update for Condominium Developers: Practical Advice for Dissolution and Cancellation of Limited Liability Companies." This seminar provided practical advice for developers ... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Project Investments Require Protection http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5915 ... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT When Payment Becomes a Sticky Issue http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5855 ... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Contracts and Payment are Tied Together http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5565 ... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Representations and Warranties in Project Agreements Can Sometimes Cause Confusion http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5493 ... Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Dealing with Developer Insolvencies http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5435 ... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT Be Proactive to Avoid Lien Claims http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5202 ... Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Getting Paid is Always a High Priority http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=4498 ... Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Don't Delay Learning about Discovery http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5142 ... Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Five Questions to Ask about Liens http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5140 ... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Being Forewarned is Being Forearmed - Timely Reminders for Contractors http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=3343 ... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT 'Green' Building Requires Legal Pros http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=3509 ... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT BIM: Managing the Risks of Revolutionary Change http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=3512 ... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Is Integrated Project Design the Solution? http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=3107 ... Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT No Substitution for Preparation: Owners Will Fare Better if They Head into Projects Believing Litigation is a Possibility http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=3048 ... Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT Examining Fraud and Public Contracting http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=3007 ... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Think Carefully When Creating LLCs http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2963 ... Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Phrasing is Key to LEED Contracts http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2965 ... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Owners Often Bear Costs of Construction Defects http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2888 ... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT No Good Deed Goes Unpunished With Performance Bonds http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2890 ... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ease into '08 with a Crash Course in Subpoenas http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2846 ... Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Issues Abound When Struggling Condo Projects Get Taken Over http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2832 ... Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Common Waiver An All-Too-Common Problem - Stoel Rives LLP Attorneys http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2785 ... Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT When Software Firms Make Mistakes, You Pay http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=5763 ... Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Is the Building Industry Broken? http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2769 ... Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Ask Your Contractor These 5 Questions http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2630 ... Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Aftermath of Bridge's Collapse: Here Come the Lawyers http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2532 ... Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Oregon Legislature, Construction Industry Miss Opportunities http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2497 The failure to enact a task force’s proposals is a setback for builders, consumers. For the construction industry, the 2007 Oregon legislative session was a missed opportunity. It was significant more for the bills that did not pass than for those ... Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Contractors Eyeing Washington Must Heed State Statutes http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2474 ... Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT Prevailing Wage Law Sometimes Lacks Borders http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2428 ... Fri, 18 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT BIM May Change Project Delivery Landscape http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2404 ... Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Special Rules Apply when Contracting with Tribes http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2406 ... Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT Oregon Court Affirms Additional Defect Claims by Building Owners http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2212 ... Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Task Force Brings 11 Recommendations to Legislature http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2195 ... Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT Harris Ruling a Landmark in Construction Defect Litigation http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2171 ... Fri, 15 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT Check the Drafting of that Joint Check Agreement http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2141 ... Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT With Showdown Approaching, Time to Put Up the Guards http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2113 ... Fri, 20 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT Assume Too Much and A-Team's Work Ends Up an F http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2072 ... Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT Contracting Mistakes Are Best Avoided Early http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2033 This article first appeared in the August 18, 2006 edition of The Daily Journal of Commerce, and is reprinted with permission. Project owners not uncommonly make major mistakes contracting with the architects, contractors and others involved in their ... Wed, 23 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT A Crash Course in Design Pro Agreements http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1999 Because construction projects are complex and present unique issues, contracts must address these issues to avoid misunderstandings and provide risk allocation if problems develop. The design professional agreement establishes the relationship between ... Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT When a One-Year Warranty Lasts Longer http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1968 ... Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT Washington a Model for Construction Defect Solution http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1921 ... Fri, 19 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT Product Warranties Do More Harm Than Good http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1894 ... Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT 'Cost-Plus' Contracts' True Costs Not Obvious http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1846 ... Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Despite Walsh, Judge Enforces Additional-Insured Coverage http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1824 ... Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT Project Delayed May Be Damage Denied http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1745 ... Fri, 20 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT As Condo Market Booms, So Does Litigation http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1337 ... Fri, 18 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT Oral Contract Worth Paper It's Not Written On http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1158 ... Fri, 21 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT Today's Endorsement May Spell Tomorrow's Disasters http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1159 ... Fri, 16 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT Form Over Substance: LLCs Emerging as Business Entity of Choice for Many http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1161 ... Fri, 19 Aug 2005 00:00:00 GMT Project Partners Must Pay Attention to Federal Funds' Involvement http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1163 ... Mon, 18 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT Owners Have Multitude of Alternatives for Construction Project Contracting http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=2143 ... Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT Technology: A Looming Liability Crisis on Construction Projects http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1167 ... Fri, 20 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT Proposed Bill Reduces Statute of Ultimate Repose for Construction Claims http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1169 ... Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT Measure 37 Rights May Be Decided By Court, Legislature http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1171 ... Fri, 18 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT New Public Contracting Code Operative on March 1 http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1173 ... Fri, 25 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT A Trap for the Unwary: Joint Ventures Must have Their Own Contractor's Licenses http://www.stoel.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=1175 ... Fri, 28 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT