Lien Actions Versus Lien Foreclosure Actions
The lawsuits required to perfect and foreclose upon a lien have confused lien claimants and their attorneys for years. This confusion was recently demonstrated in
False Claims Act Lawsuit By Private Party Requires Governmental Approval
This post was written by Chadd Reynolds and David Cook. Like many states, Georgia has enacted a False Claims Act, which is an important piece
Georgia Court Clarifies Landlord Liability for Construction Defects
This post was written by AHC attorney Chadd Reynolds. In Cowart v. Schevitz, the Georgia Court of Appeals clarified the instances in which an out-of-possession
Forum-Selection Clause Enforced
This blog post was written by Chadd Reynolds and David Cook. In a recent decision, the Georgia Court of Appeals strengthened the broad application of
Additional Insured Denied Recovery Under Commercial General Liability Policy For Costs Sustained Repairing Defective Construction and Resulting Property Damage
In Auto Owners Insurance Co. v. Gay Construction Co.,[1] a general contractor brought a claim as an additional insured under a sub-subcontractor’s commercial general liability
Atlanta Interchange Rebuild Will Use Public-Private Partnership Structure
More than three years after Georgia Governor Nathan Deal made it his top transportation project, the planned redevelopment of the I-285/GA 400 interchange in Sandy
Parties’ Contract Cannot Eliminate Right to Apply to Vacate or Modify Arbitration Award
In Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Inc. v. R.G. Williams Construction, Inc., a general contractor and subcontractor entered into a written subcontract which provided for arbitration
City Officials’ Immunity Argument Does Not Bar Enforcement Actions Brought Under the Open Meetings Act
This blog post was written by Chadd Reynolds and David R. Cook. A recent Georgia Court of Appeals case highlighted the extent to which city
Private sector partnerships help DoD meet goals for energy efficiency and renewable energy production
For the last two decades, federal agencies have set mandates to reduce energy intensity, lower greenhouse gases and increase use of alternative energy sources. The
Unpaid Subcontractors Are Not Required to Give Ante Litem Notice Prior to Filing Actions Seeking Damages from Local Governments for Failure to Obtain Payment Bonds
This post was written by Chadd Reynolds and Mark Hanrahan. In City of College Park v. Sekisui SPR Americas, LLC., 331 Ga.App. 404 (2015), the
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