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On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
General on Oct 22, 2014.
Reviewing construction contracts is a regular part of my practice as a construction attorney. From limited reviews of specific provisions to preparation of an entire array of form contracts, I have seen many different contract clauses and methodologies to evaluate them. In the end, contracts are about the allocation of risk. While the Rules of Professional Conduct prohibit me from giving legal advice as part of this blog, there are some clauses that commonly draw more attention when time is limited in the contract formation stage. Here are the top 5:
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Tags: Contract Clauses, Contracts, Delaware, General, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Practical Tips
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Kaplin Stewart News on Aug 22, 2014.
On Thursday, August 28, 2014, two attorneys from Kaplin Stewart’s construction law department will deliver a presentation on contract administration and handling construction disputes to New Jersey architects.
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Tags: Architect, Engineer, Kaplin Stewart News, New Jersey
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Kaplin Stewart News on May 8, 2014.
We are pleased to announce that Kaplin Stewart will soon be providing educational videos on various topics to share information on various topics of importance to our clients, potential clients, and the construction industry at large. While they will admittedly not be on the silver screen, we hope they provide useful information that can be used to better your business.
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Tags: Construction, KAPLAWBuilds, Kaplin Stewart News, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Video
Your eyes did not deceive you when you read the title. Lead paint companies were hit with a $1.15 billion verdict – that is billion with a b – in California recently. In addition to the size of the award, the theory by which it was obtained is of some interest. The question for the construction industry in this region is whether this case is a precursor to similar litigation in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.
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Tags: California, Construction News, Lead Paint, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Public Nuisance
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Risk Management on Feb 26, 2014.
The next time you think your crane, backhoe, or front end loader will be there in the morning, pause for a moment and consider if you are doing all you can to protect your equipment.
Continue Reading THEFT OF HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT A LARGER PROBLEM THAN YOU THINK...
Tags: construction equipment, Heavy equipment, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, risk management, theft
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Uncategorized on Feb 13, 2014.
On February 10, 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced its intention to extend the time for compliance with the crane operator certification by 3 years, or until November 2017. There is also discussion about delaying its implementation indefinitely. Intense criticism and concern over the rule on this subject issued by OSHA in August 2010 is cited as the reason for the change. The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is leading the charge on the concerns and recommended the delay. Comments on the delay are due by March 12, 2014.
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Tags: certifications, cranes, Delaware, New Jersey, OSHA, Pennsylvania, rule
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Taxes on Feb 10, 2014.
With tax season looming, many are beginning to assemble their papers, talk to their accountants, and make decisions about how best to pay Uncle Sam. In this context, some will be shocked to hear about data recently offered by the National Federation of Independent Businesses and other tax related groups that have studied effective tax rates. Pennsylvania and New Jersey developers and construction companies should certainly be aware of these facts and, perhaps, consider changing the manner in which their companies are organized from a tax perspective.
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Tags: C Corporations, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, S Corporations, Taxes
Now that it is February and almost everyone’s New Years’ resolutions are officially broken, it seems a good time to review what some are projecting as possible trends in the construction industry in 2014. The following is a simple list of predictions gathered from various sources.
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Tags: BIM, Construction Industry News, economic growth, housing, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, predictions
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in
Design Professionals on Feb 5, 2014.
The American Institute of Architects initiated a program it calls the 2030 Commitment Program approximately 5 years ago. Designed as voluntary initiative, its goal is to have member firms and other entitites in design and construction, including those in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, promise to work towards a goal of carbon nuetral buildings by 2030. The ultimate objective is to make buildings more environmentally friendly.
Continue Reading AIA Asserts Progress With Report On 2030 Commitment Program...
Tags: 2030 Committment Program, AIA, American Institute of Architects, Design Professional, Green Building, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, zero carbon buildings
In what will be a positive move for construction companies from Pennsylvania and New Jersey working in the City of Bethlehem, the City has been awarded one of two City Revitalization and Improvement Zone program designations. Those involved in the process are hoping it will have the same effect on development and the resulting economic impact as the construction of the Sands Casino at the old Bethlehem Steel Stacks.
Continue Reading Bethlehem Awarded Redevelopment Designation...
Tags: Bethlehem, Construction News, CRIZ, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, projects