A Message from the Section Chair
Dear Section Members: I have had the benefit of being a member in the section since law school, having been pushed to join by my law school professor. From…
How Expansively Is The Economic Loss Rule Being Applied Post-Crescent?
When Crescent University City Venture, LLC v. Trussway Manufacturing, Inc., 376 N.C. 54, 852 S.E.2d 98 (2020) was released in December 2020, the decision left…
Court of Appeals Upholds Summary Judgment for Design Professional Based on Established Law Regarding Duty and Bad Faith
On April 19, 2022, the Court of Appeals rendered its opinion in Southeast Caissons, LLC v. Choate Construction Company, Choate Construction Group, LLC, and…
Session Law 2022-1 Results in Significant Changes to Multiple Aspects of Construction Law
This year, North Carolina owners, developers, and contractors will need to read up on new legislation that could fundamentally affect their businesses. On…
The Evolving Practice – Construction Law in North Carolina
Forty years ago, construction law in North Carolina was not much to speak of. “Construction law” as a practice area enjoyed only a slight existence, and…
Gilmore’s Farm, Inc. v. Herc Rentals, Inc. – A New Basis for Unfair Trade Practice Claims?
It’s commonplace for plaintiffs in construction cases, especially owners, to assert unfair trade practice claims. But those claims rarely succeed. Most…
Representing Your Clients Before Licensing Boards
If you regularly practice construction law, as I do, you are likely used to client requests for contract reviews, delay claims, defect claims, and the like.…
Recent Court of Appeals Opinion: A Reminder of the Importance of Executing on a Judgment
In Milone & MacBroom, Inc. v. Corkum, 2021-NCCOA-526, the North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a stark reminder about the importance of executing on a…
Important Changes in New House Bills Affecting Your Construction Clients and Practice
House Bill 489 House Bill 489 is the annual package of regulatory reform changes to the North Carolina State Building Code supported by the N.C. Home Builders…
2020-2021 Construction Law Section Summary
In With the New Apparently time still flies by, even during a pandemic. It has been such an honor serving the Construction Law Section and its incredible…