- 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 [...]
- March 30, 2014
Arbitration is a procedure by which parties to a contract agree in advance that any disputes arising out of that agreement will be submitted to [...]
- September 15, 2013
It is readily apparent that – if a project is delayed – the contractor is losing money. The increased direct costs associated with the labor [...]
- 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 [...]
- 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 [...]
- March 12, 2012
Successfully protesting the award of a public construction contract is a very difficult. Under the public bidding laws, an unsuccessful bidder cannot obtain a monetary [...]