Fair Housing for Construction Lawyers

By Luke J. Farley Sr. When you think about the statutes and codes that govern the construction and design process in North Carolina, does the N.C. Fair…

Exceptions to the Economic Loss Rule in North and South Carolina

In North Carolina, the economic loss rule will not bar recovery on a negligence claim when there is no contract between the parties. In Lord v. Customized…

How To Handle Construction Cost Escalations Due To Tariffs and Other Market Forces

Over the past year, the imposition of tariffs on foreign goods and potential trade wars have caused prices for various construction materials to increase…

Section Happenings: February CLE, Electronic Deskbook, Diversity Initiative, YLD Committee

Friends – Ready or not, 2019 is upon us. As we enter this new calendar year (and the midway point of our 2018-209 Bar year), I wanted to take the…

Are Public Payment Bond Rights Assignable Under NC Law? Maybe.

Contractors, like other businesses, often find it advantageous to assign their accounts in exchange for some other form of consideration from the assignee. …