Attractive nuisances are conditions on a property that entice trespassers to enter. Children are of particular concern when it comes to members of the public entering unsafe places and getting injured. Cases can arise from children trespassing and drowning in public swimming pools, or climbing over fences and getting injured by horses. When it comes …
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At Morefield Speicher Bachman, LLP, we have extensive construction practice. Our construction lawyers regularly work in the commercial real estate practice area to reduce the risk of fraudulent behavior and to help resolve the issues if they occur. We regularly work with clients who find that the home or commercial property they purchased has significant …
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OSHA Compliance – Excavation and Trenching The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced that it is stepping up their safety enforcement and education with an excavation and trenching National Emphasis Plan. This OSHA compliance activity will last for a period of at least three months but could go on for an indefinite period …
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If you’re a construction business owner, it is important to be aware of upcoming trends in the industry. Being able to anticipate what is ahead will keep you from falling behind and help you remain competitive in an ever-changing business climate. The construction industry had a good year in 2018. Approximately 280,000 new jobs were …
By Stan Bachman Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC Cash flow is king in construction and getting paid is perhaps the most important variable whether a business strives or survives. Getting paid in the construction business has unique challenges. What is the best way to get paid? What do you do if payments are delayed? Or worse …
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By Stan Bachman Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC Two words that create instant anxiety for construction contractors are”construction defects.” That’s because there are a host of complexities that cascade from construction defect litigation. The costs to defend a claim can be significant. The time involved to defend yourself is considerable. And the implications for your reputation …
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By Stan Bachman Attorney, Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC When it comes to the construction business, risks are high and profit margins are low, and there’s a very high risk you can lose money on a project. There are delays, cost overruns, and change orders, slow pay and the worse…not getting paid at all. That’s when …
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Used With Care, Liens Are A Highly Effective Way To Get Paid By Stan Bachman Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC Construction can be one of the most complex and challenging industries in business. There are innumerable variables, affected and compounded by unpredictable events, all of which affect your bottom line. But, if there’s one variable you …
By Stan Bachman, Partner Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC It’s time to finalize the contract with your client. Do you include an arbitration clause? That might, or might not be, a good idea. Before you decide, consider the advantages and disadvantages. Don’t assume arbitration is the best way to minimize legal fees. Does Arbitration Really Cost …
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By Stan Bachman Attorney & Founding Member, Morefield Speicher Bachman, LC For a $10 trillion industry, technology remains a surprisingly small part of the construction business, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Change is coming. According to a 2018 McKinsey & Company report, AI is gradually emerging in the construction industry with the …
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