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With this column, I will begin a series of discussions concerning claims and dispute resolution. The discussion will begin with contractual claims procedures and presentment provisions. Download the full article.
The E-Verify system screens for undocumented workers by comparing information from an employee's I-9 form with records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration. A new law that took effect on September 1, 2017 makes [...]
General contractors who sub-contract portions of the work on their projects almost always include clauses in their subcontract terms and conditions that allow the contractor to withhold payment from a subcontractor in the event the subcontractor’s performance causes the contractor to [...]
Jeff Chapman will present to the Austin Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and their October Board meeting and membership lunch. Jeff will speak with the membership about Project Management and Dispute Avoidance. The meeting will be [...]
Jerry Negrete will speak to the membership and guests at the Texas Charter Schools Association's Annual Conference. This year's conference takes place between Oct. 11-13 at the Gaylord in Grapevine. Jerry will discuss procurement for charter schools as well as recent [...]
Effectively Transferring Risk Through Incorporation by Reference Clauses Incorporation by reference clauses are tools commonly used by contract drafters to extend the terms, obligations, rights, and remedies from one contract to another. In construction contracts, these clauses are most often seen [...]
Jeff Chapman authored an article in The Advocate - The State Bar Litigation Section Report titled Contractual Notice and Opportunity to Cure Provisions. While The Advocate is directed at all practitioners who have a litigation practice and the article is written [...]
The Chapman Firm is pleased to announce that Rebecca Moss has joined the firm as an associate. Rebecca joins the firm after having practiced construction law for the past five years. Before joining the construction bar, Rebecca worked in governmental [...]
In the June 2015 edition of Texas Contractor, I wrote a column addressing the Keys to a Successful Joint Venture. Assume that the hypothetical joint venture discussed in that column was formed, a project was awarded, and the Work has [...]
The 85th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature ended on May 29th. Many commentators state this legislative session was less productive than usual, as only 17 percent of filed bills passed both chambers and await the Governor's signature. Download the [...]