Construction & Engr. Contracts

50-State Analysis of Key Issues Related to Construction & Engineering Contracts

This reference manual from Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP provides a 50-state analysis of key issues related to construction and engineering contracts. In-house counsel, business executives, regulators and attorneys will find this quick guide useful in summarizing key aspects of the law across the US related to the following eight issues:

• Enforceability of Limitation of Liability Clauses

• Enforceability of Waiver of Consequential Damages Clauses

• Application of Economic Loss Doctrine

• Enforceability of No Damages for Delay Clauses

• Strict Interpretation of Contract

• Prompt Payment Requirements

• False Claims Statute

• Licensing Requirements for Construction Managers

Note: The content of this manual is as of November 1, 2012 and:

i) is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice; and

ii) is not intended to create, and your receipt and/or use of such content does not create, an attorney-client relationship. You should not rely on any such content without first consulting a licensed attorney familiar with your particular facts and legal issues. For any questions and concerns, the specific statutes and cases from the individual states as well as the advice of legal counsel should be obtained.