Legal News

Dear Luvvvers of All That is Good About Construction, It has been rumored that the construction industry is filled with the most romantic people on earth. We dig the romantics out there. Valentine’s Day is a bit of a respite from winter’s grip on construction projects. YouDig? offers you 7 things we love to make your heart beat a little quicker this cold winter’s day......By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

As every new year begins, the idea of law firm merger grabs the attention of more than a few law firm leaders. Although the pandemic impacted the number of law firm mergers closed in 2020, all indications for 2021 suggests a strong merger season. It is no wonder as a well-constructed merger is an effective tactic to achieve strategic goals....By: Hayse LLC

Dear YouDig?, We are getting scammed by one of our suppliers but we can’t seem to pin down the proof. They say they give us 20 tons of the stone per order. Our scales consistently come in at 18 tons. Over and over again. We think we can trap them into admitting they are shorting us. One of our project managers wants to record his phone calls with the supplier’s representative. We are not the FBI. Is this legal? -Faux Fibbie......By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

For the last decade plus, merger has been a strategic choice for many law firms. The 2020 pandemic had a negative impact on the quantity of mergers but, many including our firm expect there to be a major uptick in 2021....By: Hayse LLC

Dear YouDig? We are thrilled to be adding a four story children’s wing to our hospital. Construction was progressing well and near completion. Last week a blizzard with sub-zero temperatures blew through. When we returned to the site after the storm it looked like the abominable snow man wreaked havoc on our new wing. Power went out. Pipes froze and burst on the top floor......By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Connecticut’s trend of liberal, policyholder-oriented insurance coverage decisions continued apace with the recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision, Nash Street, LLC v. Main Street America Assurance Company et al.  Confronting an issue of first impression, the Court held that, when there is no Connecticut appellate authority interpreting a particular policy provision......By: Pullman & Comley, LLC

Dear YouDig?, Seriously, we run into contractors that will lie, lie, lie and then after taking a breath will lie some more. They did the work. They followed specs. They received verbal authority. They have the troops......By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Dear YouDig? We are a well-established and successful multi-national manufacturer. We sought to hire a certain specialty construction firm to be general contractor for several of our plant expansions. Well, we started exchanging contract language and out of nowhere, they demanded that we give “reasonable evidence of our financial arrangements” up front. They also want to look over our shoulder while the project is progressing......By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Preparing to sell your business can be an overwhelming endeavor. A checklist of considerations for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions can ease the burden. Join Bill Hackney and Carrie Keller on Thursday, November 12 at 10AM CT for an informative webcast on how to prepare for the sale of your business. This presentation focuses on considerations for M&A transactions as well as distressed sales in bankruptcy....By: SmithAmundsen LLC

As readers of prior client alerts may be aware, DEEP’s General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater and Dewatering Wastewaters from Construction Activities (“Stormwater General Permit”) expired on October 1, 2020 and DEEP has stopped issuing Stormwater General Permit registrations. ...By: Pullman & Comley, LLC