Construction Law Section
Construction Law Section Nominations
To all Section members: As chair of the Section’s Nominations Committee, I am pleased to invite your nominations for the next class of at-large members of…
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…
Collaborative Training In Asheville June 19-20
The NCBA has offered six basic training courses in Collaborative Law Practice in the past, and is offering the next one June 19-20 in Asheville. Click here…
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. …
NC Court of Appeals Clarifies When a Nonsignatory Can Compel Arbitration
and Steven Hemric Generally, only signatories to an arbitration agreement can compel one another to arbitrate their claims. However, in certain situations a…
Top 10 Changes to the AIA A201: What You Need to Know
In 2017, as it does every ten years, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) updated most of its standard form contract documents, including the A201…
How To Manage the Confluence Of Construction Law and Intellectual Property
Construction lawyers may face myriad issues related to intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets. Intellectual…