In a recent case dealing with a construction lien, the driving issue was whether the air conditioning contractor “substantially performed” before recording its construction lien against residential property. The importance here pertains to the substantial performance doctrine with respect to construction liens. The Third...

“The purpose of a performance bond is to guarantee the completion of the contract upon default by the contract.”  Arch Insurance Co. v. A3 Development, LLC, 2026 WL 632330 (S.D. Fla. 2026) (internal citations and quotations omitted).

If you are an obligee (beneficiary of a...

In Metric Construction Co., Inc. v. U.S., 80 Fed. Cl. 178 (Fed. Cl. 2008), a contractor was contracted by...

If you need a construction lien prepared, please work with a construction counsel in doing so. Don’t use a service that’s going to charge you less but isn’t going to analyze the information or ask you questions based on the information you provide them to include...

A good ole dispute on contract interpretation in government contracting. Contract interpretation disputes happen all the time in every jurisdiction under the sun. Think about that. Now, what’s the best way to avoid a contract interpretation dispute?  Naturally, invest in the contract language and fully understand the scope...