Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 5 Feb 2016
Mechanics’ liens on public construction projects are a fact of life. Although they may seem familiar, it does not pay to regard them too casually…
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 5 Feb 2016
Lien rights are governed by a statutory process that is littered with pitfalls and perils for owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers…
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 18 Feb 2013
When a contractor enters into a contract with a subcontractor, the contractor may attempt to shift certain risks to the subcontractor through…
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 1 Aug 2012
When parties to a contract agree to resolve their disputes through arbitration, Ohio courts will generally force the parties to arbitrate.
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 1 Aug 2012
A technical breach by an engineer of its design professional agreement may not be enough to establish that the engineer is negligent.
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 1 Aug 2012
A recent case from the Eleventh Appellate District provides an example of what can happen when parties enter into a contract that contains ambiguous language.
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 27 Feb 2012
In our Fall 2011 issue of BrickerConstructionLaw.com, we presented you with Construction Reform in a Nutshell, describing the processes adopted by the General Assembly as a result of Amended Substitute H.B. 153.
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 7 May 2010
A contract with pre-dispute arbitration provisions provides the parties with a process to resolve their disputes before disputes arise.
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 30 Jan 2010
Each year, several events have a significant impact on the construction industry.
Bricker & Eckler LLP | USA | 16 Nov 2009
In our last ADR Corner article, we discussed Ohio case law regarding the one-year deadline for confirming an arbitration award and the court’s analysis that a party seeking to confirm an arbitration award may do so after the one-year statutory period where there is a showing of good cause.