Author: LegalEase Solutions QUESTION PRESENTED What must the Contractor show in order to recover the costs of constructing the house and daily change orders during the construction of the house … Continue reading “Homeowner Liability”
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Lien Rights of Subcontractors in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, South Carolina and Washington
Author: LegalEase Solutions Introduction Our client, who is a subcontractor, provides commercial construction and renovation services to general contractors. He would like to ensure that the work he performs under … Continue reading “Lien Rights of Subcontractors in Arizona, Florida, Michigan, South Carolina and Washington”
Independent Contractor v. Employee under Michigan Law
Author: LegalEase Solutions QUESTIONS PRESENTED Whether a contractor engaged to restructure and renovate a certain building qualifies as an employee or independent contractor? SHORT ANSWERS The Contractor qualifies as an … Continue reading “Independent Contractor v. Employee under Michigan Law”
Research on Good-Faith Determination of Settlement Under California Law
Author: LegalEase Solutions Introduction Client, a subcontractor, along with other subcontractors, was hired by a general contractor to build a hospital on Winnebego tribal territory. The tribe sued the contractors … Continue reading “Research on Good-Faith Determination of Settlement Under California Law”
Contractor’s Ability to Sue a Public Agency Under California Law
Author: LegalEase Solutions Questions Presented Can a California Contractor sue a public agency for lost profits? What damages can a California contractor claim from a public agency? Short Answers No, … Continue reading “Contractor’s Ability to Sue a Public Agency Under California Law”
Attorney Conflicts in New York Relating to Construction
Introduction A homeowner (“Owner”) who is building a new home hired a Construction Manager (“CM”) to manage the various trades for him including electrical work. Pursuant to contract, the CM … Continue reading “Attorney Conflicts in New York Relating to Construction”
