The arrival of COVID-19 caused abrupt changes to construction practices. In a matter of days, things went from business as usual to social distancing.
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Read More »The arrival of COVID-19 caused abrupt changes to construction practices. In a matter of days, things went from business as usual to social distancing.
Tagged with: Contracts Eric Meier Husch Blackwell Samantha Schacht
Read More »Two attorneys at Michael Best & Friedrich prevailed on a $1.1 million subcontractor dispute in front of a Court of Appeals.
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Read More »When Re/Max Select LLC wrapped up negotiations to sell a $6.3 million vacant lot to Alexander & Bishop in 2007, the real estate firm probably figured its hard work was done.
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Read More »In a number of industries — especially construction — government contracts can be a rewarding source of work and revenue. But getting in on the award process is challenging and poses legal challenges.
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Read More »Contracts Unjust enrichment Midwestern Roofing & Construction, Inc., pro se, appeals from a judgment entered after the trial court found Burkhart Construction Corporation of Milwaukee entitled to summary judgment on its unjust enrichment claim. For the reasons which follow, we ...
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Read More »The law firm of Fullerton & Knowles of Virginia offers a Construction Law Survival Manual on their website.
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Read More »09-3883 Lindquist Ford, Inc., v. Middleton Motors, Inc.
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Read More »Contracts Legal services; anticipatory breach
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Read More »Contracts Fraud; economic losses
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Read More »Contracts Statute of limitations Gerard and Kelly Geiger appeal a summary judgment dismissing their negligence claim against Coleman Engineering Company and awarding Coleman attorney fees and litigation expenses. The circuit court concluded the Geigers’ suit was untimely because they did ...
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Read More »Contracts Fee-shifting provisions Inability to pay is not a defense to an award of attorney fees, where the contract contained a fee-shifting provision. “Matthews argues that the award of attorney’s fees was inequitable because she made a good faith claim, ...
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Read More »Contracts Breach; specific performance Kenneth Mette, pro se, appeals from a judgment dismissing his specific performance and breach of contract claims against The Ironbar, L.L.C., and declaring that Mette has no interest in the property located at 1301 Milwaukee Avenue ...
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Read More »Contracts Real estate commissions Where a home seller had contact with the buyer before the broker’s contract expired, the broker is entitled to a commission although the sale occurred after expiration. “[W]e conclude that Bushman did discuss with the Guyants ...
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Read More »Contracts Fee-shifting Walter & Son Waste Haulers, LLC, appeals from a judgment for damages and an award of attorney’s fees and costs. Walter argues that the circuit court erred when it did not amend the jury’s verdict, that the evidence ...
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Read More »Contracts Equitable estoppel Richard and Marilyn Young appeal a small claims judgment awarded to Cardiovascular Associates of Northern WI, SC, for the cost of medical services rendered to Richard. The Youngs argue the circuit court erred by granting the judgment ...
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