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Few commercial property owners employ in-house lawyers with deep design and construction knowledge. This can lead to poor contracting practices, including selection of the wrong project delivery method, and unpredictable outcomes. True design and construction attorneys can mitigate these risks and help create successful projects, delivered on time and on budget, with no claims, and “win win” outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gfcHg6vr #chicago #architecture #construction

The paperback of the second edition of the Law and Practice of Basement Extensions is now available: https://lnkd.in/ejcyqaGS

💡 Understanding the Role of Experts in Architectural Standards and Litigation Did you know... "Lawsuit findings can adjust the architect's standard of care in the eyes of insurance companies and courts"? This evolving standard, shaped by case law, highlights the crucial role of forensic analysis in legal disputes. In legal proceedings, experts meticulously evaluate contracts, drawings, and construction practices to determine responsibility and liability, influencing how architectural standards are perceived and enforced. As project delivery methods, construction factors, and technologies evolve, so too do the expectations placed on architects. Understanding these changes is vital for attorneys and construction professionals alike. Staying informed about shifting standards and legal precedents helps navigate the complexities of construction disputes, ensuring quality, durability, and compliance in projects. For architects and engineers, adhering to the current standard of care is critical to maintaining professional integrity and avoiding litigation. By keeping abreast of lawsuit findings and the resultant changes in standards, professionals can better manage risks and deliver superior outcomes, which is what Christopher D. Ling’s book, The Architect's Standard of Care: A Forensic Analysis, sets out to do. Join the mailing list for updates on the book release using the link here! https://lnkd.in/edkvz6YA What did you learn about how legal findings can impact professional standards? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🏛️🔍 #Architecture #Construction #Engineering #Law #Litigation #Standards #Analysis #Quality #Integrity #Design #Legal #ForensicEngineering #ForensicArchitecture

Cartel busters win right to search homes https://lnkd.in/g2W4-Z_r The Competition & Markets Authority has won an important legal challenge in the High Court, giving a boost to its investigations into collusion in the construction admixtures industry. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Illinois mechanics lien law is extraordinarily complex. If a lien claim is not precisely accurate, it can be defeated by property owners, and have little value. Experienced mechanics lien attorneys can use minor typos - even the most minor ones - to defeat lien claims. To learn more about how to make and defend against mechanics lien claims, click: https://lnkd.in/dmtM4P3q #chicago #architecture #construction

The Good Cause Eviction Law does not apply to buildings where a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy was issued after 1/1/2009. The exemption is good for 30 years from the date of the CO. The plain language of the statute is not just exempting new construction from the law. Building with an iCard (i.e., built prior to 1938) can get a certificate of occupancy and then be exempted from the law for 30 years. Trying to understand the rationale of this exemption? So am I.

In conjunction with our colleagues at Lawyers for Civil Justice FDCC is making strides to ensure implementation of the FRE Rule 702 gatekeeping standards into federal courts - as well as into the state courts who have not yet adopted similar rules. In the meantime, consider California Western School of Law Professor Erin Sheley's article below to support Rule 702 efforts. #legalpros

This week, Luke LaRocca will be presenting on a panel at the 2024 Fall American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law in Pittsburgh. In his session, "Less than Perfection: Demystifying the Standard of Care for Design Professionals," Luke and his fellow panel members will discuss the concept of standard of care and provide practical advice on prosecuting and defending a claim involving an alleged breach of it. #spsr #spsrlaw #ABAconstructionlaw

On September 11, Construction & Design Law partners, Kenneth Block and Brandon Reiner, will present the webinar, "Strategies for Avoiding and Recovering Construction Delays," for Practising Law Institute (PLI) with Marshall Harris of Ankura and R. J. Panda of Cumming Group. The program will include tips to avoid and explore how to recover from construction delays. Register for the program here: https://lnkd.in/eXQ9MjRK #construction #delays #constructionlaw #lawyers #THSH #PLI #webinar 

Experts do not have a duty to the instructing solicitor(s); they have an overriding duty to the court. This means that, even if a solicitor has instructed an expert to provide evidence which they believe will further their client’s case positively, an expert cannot tailor their findings to state what the solicitor requires. Their opinion must be independent and must only cover areas that are within their expertise. The recent case of Glover and another v Fluid Structural Engineers & Technical Designers Ltd and others [2024] EWHC 1257 (TCC) demonstrates this issue and its potential consequences. Read more about this case in my recent blog post on www.disputeadviser.co.uk #expertevidence #instructingexperts #expertduty #duty #solicitor #civillitigation #litigation #law #casereview #womeninlaw #lawyer #disputeadviser #disputeresolution #court #melissaworth #solicitorsofinstagram #uksolicitors #uksolicitor #commercial #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusinessuk #uksmallbusiness #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #manchesterbusiness