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...

When dealing with a claim on a federal construction project, there are a couple of key background jurisdictional points. These points were briefly highlighted in the recent appeal, Mega Star Logistics Service Co. v. Department of State, CBCA 8232, 2026 WL 253738 (CBCA 2026).  Here are...

A recent case supports the principle that a negligence claim against your insurance broker is NOT ripe until your insurance coverage dispute is resolved. In this case, a plaintiff sued his carrier in a coverage dispute and his insurance broker in negligence. The trial court denied the negligence...