U.S. State Adoption of the National Electrical Code
From the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) website; ESFI.org. What is the National Electrical Code? Did you know that as of 2017, there have been
Savannah homeowners win sizable judgment in mold case against HVAC contractor
Two Savannah homeowners filed a complaint against a local air conditioning contractor and its insurer, asserting claims of professional negligence and fraud. The couple alleged
Public Works and Procurement Law and Contracts Seminar
AHC attorney David Cook will be presenting to the APWA Georgia Chapter at its Annual Meeting next week. He will cover Georgia public works and
Sovereign Immunity Among Political Subdivisions?
The Georgia Supreme Court sent an intergovernmental dispute over taxation of alcoholic beverages back to the lower court. This case arose out of a dispute
City Potentially Liable for Cost Overrun on Not-to-Exceed Public Works Contract
On a public works construction project, a contractor incurred additional costs and asserted a claim against the city. The city denied the claim because the
The Problem Project
Even the best subcontractors will find themselves involved in a “problem project.” Attorney David Cook recently wrote in the American Subcontractors Association’s educational journal —
Georgia Supreme Court Addresses Presentment Requirement for Outside County Attorneys
Yesterday the Georgia Supreme Court just addressed the presentment requirement — the 12-month deadline to present a claim to a county. The Georgia Court of
Attract and Retain Your Most Valuable Assets
Attorney David Cook recently wrote an article for Construction Executive Magazine about two common problems faced by business owners — attracting and retaining more qualified
Top Ten Specialty Contract Provisions to Include, Exclude, or Modify
Contract negotiation is not one of the most exciting aspects of the construction industry. But it is essential for the long-term success of any construction
Fiber Installation Contracts
Attorney David Cook recently published an article concerning key considerations of fiber-installation contracts. As more owners seek to implement fiber internet, it is advisable to
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