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 contract had a not-to-exceed price, and the city council and mayor did not approve contract …
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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 — The Contractor’s Compass — about the “problem project” and tips for handling them. Importantly, …
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 Appeals had previously ruled that presentment of a claim to an county’s outside attorney is …
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 employees. Business owners exert so much effort in securing good employees, and even more effort …