- March 2, 2025
There is a fundamental principle in law that states that once a matter has been decided, it cannot be litigated again. More specifically,”[t]he rule of [...]
- May 6, 2018
I don’t recommend that contractors file their own mechanic’s liens without the aid of an attorney. Every client and/or potential client that has ever come [...]
- April 10, 2017
Anyone involved with public construction projects is familiar with the term “prevailing wage,” which is generally understood to mean the minimum wages established by the [...]
- March 24, 2013
The Connecticut courts have often been schizophrenic in their interpretation of Connecticut mechanic’s lien law. On one hand, the courts refer to mechanic’s liens as [...]
- February 5, 2013
Right now, the Connecticut Legislature is considering Proposed Bill No. 5682 (the “Proposed Act”), which states as its purpose “[t]o establish a process for the [...]
- October 1, 2012
On private construction projects, subcontractors and/or suppliers that furnish labor, material, or services but are not paid by the project’s general contractor have a variety [...]
- September 30, 2012
The general rule is that a party does not have to disclose communications with its attorney seeking legal advice. A recent Superior Court decision, Noble [...]
- September 9, 2012
Many construction contracts require the parties to resolve their disputes through alternate dispute resolution procedures such as mediation and arbitration. Arbitration is intended to be [...]
- July 29, 2012
A recent Superior Court decision should cause general contractors and owners to reevaluate their procedures for obtaining lien waivers. Typically, signed lien waivers are submitted [...]