BAHV NEWSLETTER ARTICLES 2006

by Thomas S. Tripodianos

• 01-20-2006 -- Lets Start not Breach of Contract
  Question: Does a general contractor's postponement of the subcontractor's start date for installation of concrete panels on a building to be constructed constitute a breach of the subcontract where the contract requires the subcontractor to perform work "in accordance with the project schedule" developed by the general contractor? Read Response...
   
• 02-20-2006 -- AIA Contracts
  Question: Do you recommend the use of form contracts? Read Response...
   
• 03-20-2006 -- Lien Waivers
  Question: Over the course of the job, Subcontractor submitted a number of invoices for completed work, including work changes, for which Contractor only made partial payments. Read Response...
   
• 04-18-2006 -- Real Estate Binders
  Question: Is a “binder agreement” for the sale and purchase of real property owned by a husband and wife enforceable by purchaser if only the husband signed the agreement? Read Response...

If you would like more information regarding this topic please contact Thomas S. Tripodianos at TTripodianos@wbgllp.com, or call him at 845-294-5500. 

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