Construction

Court Orders Contractor to Pay Attorney’s Fees Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 231, § 6F

Jon Friedmann and Casey Sack successfully secured a decision under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 231, § 6F to have the…

3 weeks ago

A Primer on Construction Subcontracts in Massachusetts

Construction subcontracts establish the legal relationship between subcontractors and prime contractors. Most subcontracts should mirror the terms and conditions outlined…

11 months ago

Insurers, Issues and Indemnification: The New Cost of Delayed Reimbursement

Massachusetts General Law Chapters 93A and 176D, long a compelling and formidable mechanism for consumers, has been extended beyond its…

1 year ago

Jim Rudolph Named a Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Jim Rudolph has been named a Massachusetts Go To Construction Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. The “Go To Lawyer” award…

1 year ago

Jim Rudolph quoted in “Building contractor’s suit against insurer revived” in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Jim Rudolph, the firm’s managing partner and a construction litigator, was quoted in “Building contractor’s suit against insurer revived” in…

2 years ago

Project Owner’s Procrastination Presents Prompt Payment Pitfalls

Commercial construction projects of $3 million or more are subject to the Prompt Payment Act, G.L.c. 149, §29E (“PPA”), which…

2 years ago

Devil in the Details – Read Your General Liability Insurance Policy Closely

When presented with a contract, consumers should “read the fine print.” This adage is particularly important to general contractors (GCs)…

2 years ago

Cold Hearted Contractor Lands in Hot Water with State Officials

When it comes to home improvement, homeowners and contractors must have mutual trust and confidence. Homeowners deserve quality finished work,…

2 years ago

Project Labor Agreement Requirement Invalidated

In Massachusetts, it is not unusual for public construction contracts to include Project Labor Agreement (“PLA”) provisions that mandate a…

3 years ago

Florida Condominium Collapse Forces Massachusetts to Reevaluate Construction and Design Liability Laws

Many states and jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, have been prompted to re-examine their construction and design liability related laws in the…

3 years ago