Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- November 2008
November 2008 |
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The fourth annual public owner issue
looks at identifying and shifting risk.
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U.S. EPA Must Promulgate Storm Water Guidelines and Standards for Construction Sites
October 2008 |
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Bulletin on the court ordered duty of the U.S. EPA to promulgate effluent
limitation guidelines and new source performance
standards for the construction industry.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- October 2008
October 2008 |
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The October issue is the third annual municipalities issue.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - August/September 2008
September 2008 |
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The fourth annual school construction issue focuses on school funding.
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Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law Guidelines for Public/Private Partnerships
September 2008 |
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Bulletin on newly released guidance from Ohio Governor Ted Strickland and the Ohio Department
of Commerce detailing the
administration’s goals in enforcing prevailing wage laws for public/private partnerships in Ohio.
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Sun or Shade? That is the (Zoning) Question
July 2008 |
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With increased federal and state incentives for
renewable energy initiatives, the connection between development and sustainability is becoming
a paramount issue and localities are responding
by examining their zoning codes to ensure they
are keeping pace with science and technology.
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Ohio’s Pay-to-Play Laws: 2006 Version Reinstated
June 2008 |
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The Franklin County Court
of Common Pleas has effectively reinstated Ohio’s old law regulating political contributions from contractors by striking down the strict revisions to Ohio’s pay-to-play laws.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- June 2008
June 2008 |
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Announcing a new service available
to public owners: The Bricker & Eckler LLP Construction Document
System for small and mid-size projects,
providing
public owners with contract documents, training,
and key updates designed to comply with
changes in the law.
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New Ohio Law, House Bill 428: School Employee & Contractor Background Checks
June 2008 |
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Bulletin on Ohio H.B. 428, effective September
10, 2008, which relieves certain contractors from automatic background checks when working on
public school projects.
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Relocation of Overhead Utility Lines in Townships: Ohio House Bill 244
June 2008 |
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Discussion of Ohio Sub. H.B. 244, effective August 12, 2008, that protects both township trustees and utility line owners from liability arising from the relocation of those lines.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- May 2008
May 2008 |
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Celebrating the 100th issue of Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter and featuring 20 rules for public owners' contracting success.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- April 2008
April 2008 |
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A lead article on the basics of construction acceleration claims, including a hypothetical acceleration claim scenario and how the claim might affect the construction professionals working on the project.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - March 2008
March 2008 |
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Fourth annual heavy/highway issue continues the series on underground utilities.
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Focus on Eminent Domain Continues with Law Changes
March 2008 |
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A series of questions and answers regarding the status of eminent domain law in Ohio.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - February 2008
February 2008 |
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February's issue looks at new EPA permit requirements.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2008
January 2008 |
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For our January issue, we present ten of the key events that had an effect on the construction industry in 2007.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - December 2007
December 2007 |
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December issue looks at false claims and new AIA A201 differing site conditions clause.
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Human Resources Bulletin: The Facts About the Ohio Healthy Families Act
December 2007 |
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Information on and a series of questions and answers on the proposed Ohio mandatory leave initative.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- November 2007
November 2007 |
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The annual public owner issue leads with an article on the new AIA contract documents.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - October 2007
October 2007 |
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Our lead article this months focuses on choosing the right people to lead your project.
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Affirmative Action Program Verification Form Explained
October 2007 |
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Bulletin on compliance with the Ohio Affirmative Action Program Verification Form for all contractors and vendors that do business with the state or a political subdivision.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - September 2007
September 2007 |
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Our September edition looks at notice requirements, surety bonds, and mold.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - August 2007
August 2007 |
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Annual school construction issue spotlights what's new at the Ohio School Facilities Commission.
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Government Contractors Beware: Update of Ohio's Pay-to-Play Laws
July 2007 |
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Update on amendments to Ohio HB 694 and pending lawsuits and the ability of government contractors to make political contributions.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - July 2007
July 2007 |
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This month's issue contains a lead article entitled, "SB 7: What You Need To Know about Ohio's Response to Kelo
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Long-Awaited Ohio Supreme Court Decision Enforces Contract Terms Despite Numerous Changes in Contract
May/June 2007 |
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Reprint from Ohio Municipal Service on the Ohio Supreme Court decision in Dugan & Meyers Constr. Co.
v. Ohio Dept. of Adm. Servs, affirming the notion
that unambiguous contract provisions will be enforced.
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Ohio General Assembly Adopts Various Amendments to House Bill 694
June 2007 |
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The recently passed Ohio House Bill 119, the state budget bill, contains several amendments to, and addresses a number of concerns raised since the passage of House Bill 694 which placed significant restrictions on political contributions by government contractors.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - June 2007
June 2007 |
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To get the benefit of “buying in bulk,” the State of Ohio instituted the Cooperative Purchasing Program 22 years ago. How could that program be used to contain construction costs? Read this month's lead article entitled "How To Take Advantage of Low-Cost Shopping for Political Subdivisions" to find out.
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Retroactive Application of House Bill 694 Prohibited by Court Ruling
June 2007 |
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Discussion of Ohio court case finding that retroactive application of House Bill 694, a law placing significant restrictions on political contributors who contract with the government, was not appropriate
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - May 2007
May 2007 |
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Our third annual Hospital Construction issue examines a case study of a hospital built for safety.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - April 2007
April 2007 |
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Second Annual Municipalities issue and a summary of Supreme Court opinion in Dugan & Meyers Construction Co. v. Ohio Department of Administrative Services
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - March 2007
March 2007 |
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Our third annual Heavy/Highway issue looks again at buried utilities.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - February 2007
February 2007 |
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This month's issue contains an article that discusses what project owners can expect from project closeout, including best practices and modifications to the specifications that could make the whole process go more smoothly.
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Brickerconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2007
January 2007 |
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ohioconstructionlaw.com becomes Brickerconstructionlaw.com as we broaden our focus to bring you legal news related to construction from at least four states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky.
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Employment Bulletin: Ohio's New Minimum Wage and Record-Keeping Requirements: What Employers Need to Know
January 2007 |
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Background information and a series of questions and answers, updated January 3, 2007, on the new Ohio minimum wage and record-keeping constitutional amendment and law.
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Government Contractors Beware: Political Contributions Could Cost You Business
January 2007 |
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Bulletin on the new Ohio law H.B. 694 severely limiting political contributions by government contractors. The bill was signed by the Governor on January 2, 2007.
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Employment Bulletin: Legislation Implementing Ohio’s New Minimum Wage Amendment Passed
December 2006 |
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Bulletin on Ohio H.B. 690, passed the Ohio General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor in December 2006, to implement the minimum wage constitutional amendment.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - December 2006
December 2006 |
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This month's issue concludes our Roof Series and provides a primer on mechanics' liens and private projects.
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Sweeping Reforms Regarding Ohio Political Contributions
December 2006 |
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Sweeping new reforms to Ohio laws will impact any contractor or vendor who does business with the state or local governments. The Ohio General Assembly recently expanded Ohio's campaign finance laws and restrictions on contributions by government contractors. . . .
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - November 2006
November 2006 |
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This issue focuses on topics of special interest to public owners.
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Ohio's Smoke Free Workplace Act: What Businesses Need to Know
November 2006 |
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Bulletin Ohio's new Smoke-Free Workplace Act, passed by the voters on November 7, 2006 and establishing a statewide smoking ban that applies to almost every public place and business.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - October 2006
October 2006 |
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The October issue continues with part two of the series How to a Get Roof That Works.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - September 2006
September 2006 |
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This month's issue leads off with an article on how to avoid roofing problems.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - August 2006
August 2006 |
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Annual school construction issue focusing on front end documents and new Ohio Supreme Court decision on immunity.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - July 2006
July 2006 |
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This month's issue summarizes seven court decisions, starting with a federal opinion issued earlier this month answering the question whether a city must build sidewalks or be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - June 2006
June 2006 |
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This month's issue leads off with a discussion of the Ohio Supreme Court opinion in Cementech issued on June 28, 2006.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - May 2006
May 2006 |
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This month's issue focuses on healthcare construction.
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Ohio Eminent Domain Task Force Status Update
May 2006 |
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Status report on the Ohio legislative task force's first report dealing with recommendations regarding eminent domain used to acquire private property for purely economic development purposes.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - April 2006
April 2006 |
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Special issue for municipalities looks at changes in building codes and new restrictions on public contracts.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - March 2006
March 2006 |
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Second annual issue devoted to Heavy Highway issues.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - February 2006
February 2006 |
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This issue includes a lead article on the construction economy of Ohio in 2006.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2006
January 2006 |
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This issue includes a lead article on terminating a contractor from the points of view of the owner, the contractor and the surety.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - December 2005
December 2005 |
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This issue explains the ins and outs of copyright and other protections for the works of design professionals and also contains the longest-ever editions of "What the Courts Are Saying" and the OSHA Corner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - November 2005
November 2005 |
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This issue brings you several features designed to be of special interest to public owners: insurance, surety bonds, and roof warranties.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - October 2005
October 2005 |
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This issue summarizes the recent Ohio Supreme Court decision denying tort recovery for economic loss.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - September 2005
September 2005 |
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This issue discusses record retention on construction projects, bid evaluation and State of Ohio new fire code.
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An Overview of Ohio Ethics Laws: A Corporate Guide for Entertaining Public Officials
September 2005 |
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The Bricker & Eckler government relations attorneys have prepared this bulletin as a compliance guide to the Ohio ethics laws on public official entertainment.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - August 2005
August 2005 |
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This issue concentrates on Back to School by bringing you several features designed to be of special interest to those involved in school construction.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - July 2005
July 2005 |
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This month's issues contains two lead articles. One on the recent U.S. Supreme Court opinion on the use of eminent domain to obtain not-yet-blighted property for economic development, and one on the new Ohio statute permitting the debarment of vendors and contractors from public contracts.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - June 2005
June 2005 |
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This month's lead article is a discussion on the Spearin Doctrine and Owner Disclaimers.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - May 2005
May 2005 |
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This month's issue focuses on health care construction.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - April 2005
April 2005 |
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April's issue probes "Case of the Hour" on disappointed bidders' ability to recoup lost profits.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - March 2005
March 2005 |
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This month's issue focuses on heavy highway construction.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - February 2005
February 2005 |
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February begins sixth year of ohioconstructionlaw.com with useful information on Mechanics' Liens
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2005
January 2005 |
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The January issue discusses construction claims and new Ohio statutes.
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Six Steps to Avoiding Construction Claims
September/October 2004 |
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Six steps to increase your chances of avoiding construction claims.
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Design-Build Can Save Charter Cities Money and Time on Construction Projects
November/December 2004 |
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Article discussing the design-build construction process used to save time and money.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - December 2004
December 2004 |
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This month's issue discusses how to document a project; dealing with volatility in material costs; legislative and judicial updates; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; Upcoming Seminars
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - November 2004
November 2004 |
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Commentaries on economic losses and radon tests lead off this month's issue; a legislative and judicial update; ADR Corner; upcoming seminars.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - October 2004
October 2004 |
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This month's topics include bankruptcy, OSHA, and indoor air quality; upcoming seminars; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; ADR Corner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - September 2004
September 2004 |
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The September issue looks at design-build system for some public projects.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - August 2004
August 2004 |
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This month's issue presents a primer on sureties; upcoming seminars; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; ADR Corner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - July 2004
July 2004 |
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This month's issue gives advice on how to avoid construction claims; upcoming seminars; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; ADR Corner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - June 2004
June 2004 |
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This issue contains a lead article entitled "When Orange Barrels Lead to Accidents, Who Pays the Bill?"
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - May 2004
May 2004 |
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This issue includes answers to frequently asked questions about Value Engineering, an article on the purchase order, legislative and judicial updates.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - April 2004
April 2004 |
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This month's issue gives advice on how to document a project; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, ADR Corner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - March 2004
March 2004 |
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This month's issue discusses how to be a successful owner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - February 2004
February 2004 |
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This month's issue focuses on claims for delays, post-arbitration proceedings, subrogation, and position statements for mediation
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2004
January 2004 |
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This month's issue discusses what the concealed carry law means for construction sites; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, ADR Corner.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - December 2003
December 2003 |
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This final issue for 2003 focuses on public construction projects.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - November 2003
November 2003 |
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This month's issue contains a lead article discussing lessons learned by an OSHA area director; a list of upcoming seminars; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - October 2003
October 2003 |
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This month's issue discusses dealing with unforeseen site conditions; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events; OSHA Update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - September 2003
September 2003 |
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This month's issue contains a lead article that discusses disputes between owners and design professionals; Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events; OSHA Update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - August 2003
August 2003 |
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This month's issue introduces the role of the construction claims specialist; Holman, Gillis & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events; OSHA Update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - July 2003
July 2003 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Commissioning -- Is It the Answer to HVAC Problems;" Holman, Gillis, & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - June 2003
June 2003 |
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This month's lead article discusses the benefits of replication of building design; Holman, Gillis & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events; OSHA Update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - April 2003
April 2003 |
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This issue focuses on public construction topics including evaluating the low bidder's finances; interpreting public records law, and enforcing surety bonds.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - March 2003
March 2003 |
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This month's issue discusses how the economy will affect school construction; Holman, Gillis & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com - February 2003
February 2003 |
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This month's issue highlights a discussion of hospital renovation and the challenge of reconstructing a building that never closes. Other features include an article on energy choice in Ohio and Holman, Gillis and Wampler on Protecting the Work.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - January 2003
January 2003 |
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This month's issue includes an interview with Lynn Readey, the new head of the Ohio School Facilities Commission; recent activities of the Ohio Supreme Court which declared two Ohio laws unconstitutional; Holman, Gillis & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Update
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - December 2002
December 2002 |
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This issue continues to focus on bidding with a look at quality contracting criteria; Holman, Gillis, & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - November 2002
November 2002 |
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This issue presents an analysis of the appellate court reversal of the Monarch decision on public bidding; an article on understanding the differences in financial statements by Bradford Eldridge CPA; a discussion of the process of resolving claims as required in AIA
Document A201-1997, the General Conditions.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - October 2002
October 2002 |
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This issue includes a discussion of Governor Taft's new program to get drugs and drug-related problems off state construction sites; school construction roundtable; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - September 2002
September 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "The Corporation as Convict: Can a Construction Accident Be a Crime?;" Holman, Gillis, & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- August 2002
August 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "The Terminated Contract -- Whose Money Is It?;" Holman, Gillis, & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- July 2002
July 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Evaluating Bidders After Monarch -- Is it a New Ball Game?;" Holman, Gillis, & Wampler on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- June 2002
June 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Bankruptcy, the Unexpected Storm;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter - May 2002
May 2002 |
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This issue includes articles advising owners on what they need to know when selecting construction managers and a discussion of the impact of California's deregulation experiment and the collapse of Enron on Ohio's deregulated market for electricity. Holman, Gillis & Wampler on Construction Documents discusses how an owner can handle a contractor's submittal of a list of proposed subcontractors.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- April 2002
April 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article on professional liability policies for architects and other design professionals. A sidebar to this article offers tips to owners for getting the most benefit from their design professionals' insurance coverage. Other features include
Holman, Gillis & Wampler on shop drawings and other submittals that are vital to the construction project, but not always easy to understand.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- March 2002
March 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "A Primer on Construction Damages: A Damage Is a Damage Is a Damage? Not Really!;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- February 2002
February 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "State Develops New Procedures for Resolving Construction Disputes with Ohio or its Colleges;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- January 2002
January 2002 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Bad Bidders: What Can An Owner Do When the Lowest Bidder Has a Bad Reputation?;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- December 2001
December 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Toxic Mold: Recent Claims Regarding Indoor Air Quality;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw Newsletter -- November 2001
November 2001 |
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This issue introduces a new concept in public contracting; an article on the effect of the insurance downturn on availability and value of surety bonds; an article on property insurance under the AIA documents; legislative and judicial highlights; and a calendar of events.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- October 2001
October 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Kishmarton Could Spell Trouble for Contractors, Construction Managers, and Design Professionals;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- September 2001
September 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Building Codes Deserve Credit; Without Them, New York's Losses Would Have Been Even Worse;" an article on Opening Pandora's Box: The Importance of Planning for Differing Site Conditions; Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- August 2001
August 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article entitled "Snow & Rain & Hail & Sleet: Making the Claim for Weather Delays;" Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- July 2001
July 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article on how to work with your attorney and save legal fees; Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update; upcoming seminars and events, OSHA Corner: What's New in the World of Job Safety
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- June 2001
June 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article on proposed legislation on prevailing wage; Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update, and calendar of events.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- May 2001
May 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article on what to do with bad buildng materials; Holman & Gillis on documenting changes in the work; and a legislative and court update.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- April 2001
April 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead article on project record retention policies; Holman and Gillis on Construction Documents; a legislative and judicial update, and calendar of events.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- March 2001
March 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead story titled "Set-Asides for Minority Businesses in Ohio: Between a Sixth Circuit Rock and an Ohio Supreme Court Hard Place"; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" analyzes "Change Orders -- Clarification or Quagmire?"; brief summaries of pending legislation and what the courts are saying; and a seminar schedule
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- February 2001
February 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead story titled "An Introduction to Design-Build Construction"; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" analyzes "When Accidents Happen on a Construction Site or Property is Damaged, Who Pays -- the Owner, the Contractor, or the Insurer?; brief summaries of pending legislation and what the courts are saying; an article titled "Two Clerks Loaded with Exerience Join Construction Law Department"; and a seminar schedule.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- January 2001
January 2001 |
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This issue includes a lead story titled "As 124th General Assembly Begins, We Recall Past Year"; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" analyzes the provisions of AIA Document A201-1997 regarding how to submit a claim; brief summaries of pending legislation; an article titled "Monument Leaves Bricker & Eckler Construction Law Group; a seminar schedule; and an update on "What's New at Bricker & Eckler LLP"
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- December 2000
December 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead story on "General Assembly Sends Two Important Bills to Governor for His Signature"; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" discusses several clauses in the General Conditions (AIA Document A201-1997) that relate to scheduling and Contract Time"; brief summaries of pending legislation; an article on "OSHA Revises Record-Keeping System for Injury and Illness"; and a seminar schedule
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- November 2000
November 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead story on "Should a Contractor's General Liability Policy Provide Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects?"; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" clarifies a confusing clause on the one-year obligation to correct defective work; brief synopses of recent court decisions; brief summaries of pending legislation; and a seminar schedule
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- October 2000
October 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead story on "The Pros & Cons of Arbitration: Is it the Best Way to Resolve a Construction Dispute?; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" focuses on inconsistencies in contract documents; brief synopses of recent court decisions; brief summaries of pending legislation; and a seminar schedule
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- September 2000
September 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead story on The "Urgent Necessity" Option-A Possible Solution When Bids for Some Public Projects Exceed the Pre-bid Estimate; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" focuses on joinder requirements in arbitration clauses; brief synopses of recent court decisions; brief summaries of pending legislation; and a seminar schedule
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- August 2000
August 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead story on Attorney's Fees: Can You Ever Make the Other Side Pay?; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" focuses on builder's risk insurance; brief synopses of recent court decisions; brief summaries of pending legislation; and a seminar schedule
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- July 2000
July 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead story on the powers of an arbitrator to award punitive damages; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" focuses on new contract language about consequential damages; brief synopses of recent court decisions; brief summaries of pending legislation, this month highlighting the changes in School Facilities Building Programs that became law on June 15; and a seminar schedule.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- June 2000
June 2000 |
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This issue includes an article detailing the procedure public authorities in Ohio must use when they hire design professionals; "Holman & Gillis on Construction Documents" focuses on what the documents say about surety bonds; brief synopses of recent court decisions include an analysis of the 6th Circuit decision declaring Ohio's Minority Business Enterprise Act to be unconstitutional; and brief summaries of pending legislation highlighting an important proposed change in workers' compensation coverage.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- May 2000
May 2000 |
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This issue includes an article clarifying some confusions about Ohio's Prompt Payment Act, applicable on almost any construction project; a brief synopsis of recent court decisions, both state and federal, that may affect construction in Ohio; and a regular summary of pending legislation in Ohio that could affect the industry. This month, the highlighted bill is House Bill 434, which would create a single statewide licensing system for HVAC contractors, refrigeration contractors, electrical contractors, plumbers and plumbing contractors, and hydronics contractors.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- April 2000
April 2000 |
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This issue includes a lead article on Liability for Design Professionals—what creates it, and how can they escape liability?; a brief synopsis of recent court decisions, both state and federal, that may affect construction in Ohio; and a summary of pending legislation in Ohio including the recently passed modification of municipal income tax exemptions, House Bill 477.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- March 2000
March 2000 |
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This issue includes an article on owner's liability for defective plans or specifications (Spearin doctrine); a report on the change in competitive bidding requirements for school districts; a brief synopsis of recent court decisions that may affect construction in Ohio; a regular summary of pending legislation in Ohio that could affect the industry (including, this month, a synopsis of the "Call-Before-You-Dig" bill); and an account of a $15 million jury award resulting from problems in the construction of an Ohio jail facility.
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ohioconstructionlaw.com Newsletter -- February 2000
February 2000 |
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The inaugural issue of ohioconstructionlaw.com electronic newsletter includes a story on construction claims as they are treated by the Ohio Department of Transportation; a brief synopsis of recent court decisions that may affect construction in Ohio; a summary of pending legislation in Ohio that could affect the industry; and a report of an arbitration over defective roofs that led to a $1.785 million award for an Ohio school district.
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