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briefing papers
- Potential Pitfalls in Paid Leave: More Independent Contractor Confusion?
- The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for U.S. Companies
- Performance Specifications and the Non-Delegable Duty: The Pitfalls of Design Delegation for Contractors and Design Professionals Alike
- Fabyanske Firm Sues to Protect Integrity of Minneapolis Procurements
- How Race-Based Admissions Preferences being Deemed Unconstitutional May Impact the DBE Program
announcements
- Dean Thomson and Mark Becker Will be Speaking at the 2025 Minnesota Construction Summit
- Dean Thomson was selected by Finance and Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer’s 2024 ICON Honors
- Potential Pitfalls in Paid Leave: More Independent Contractor Confusion?
- The Corporate Transparency Act and What it Means for U.S. Companies
- Congratulations to Hugh Brown for being appointed to the Steering Committee of Division 10 of the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law
Category: Briefing Papers
One-Call Excavation Notice System is a Sword but not a Shield
Introduction On July 9th, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision construing Minnesota’s One-Call Excavation Notice System (“One-Call”) in a manner inconsistent with what many believe is the general idea behind the…
read MoreStatutory Update
Introduction Traditionally, Minnesota statutes have required that public projects be awarded to the contractor that submitted the lowest, responsible bid based on a fully developed set of plans and specifications prepared by an…
read MoreLegislative Update
Introduction “No Damage For Delay” clauses have caused contractors headaches for decades. The author of this month’s Briefing Paper drafted legislation which banned use of these clauses on public projects, and thanks to…
read MoreHow to Get the Most Out of Construction Mediation
With mediation of construction disputes becoming more prevalent, it is important to understand the process so that you can obtain optimum results in mediation. With that thought in mind, this month’s briefing paper…
read MoreRules of Effective Communication
INTRODUCTION As attorneys, we are constantly advising our clients to document job history, events, potential claims, etc. In this month’s Briefing Paper, we offer several “rules” of effective communication that every construction organization…
read MoreFiling and Enforcing a Valid Mechanics’ Lien
Introduction Mechanics’ liens are valuable tools that can be used to protect persons that provide materials or labor for the improvement of real property. However, this remedy is only available if you follow…
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