Reaffirming the Importance of Appeal Deadlines Under the Contract Disputes Act
The following article was first published by Chadd L. Reynolds in the Division of Government Construction’s September 2016 Newsletter for the American Bar Association’s Forum
Common Construction Contract Provisions: Indemnity Provisions
This article was written by Chadd Reynolds and edited by David Cook. Upcoming blog posts will focus on common contract provisions found in construction contracts.
Use of Drones on Healthcare Construction Projects
An article written by Attorneys David Cook and Chadd Reynolds was published in the magazine and newsletter of Medical Construction & Design. The article discusses
Court of Appeals Invalidates Lien under Dormancy Clause
On October 27, 2016, the Georgia Court of Appeals determined whether the Dormancy Statute, which bars the enforcement of judgments after seven years, applied to
Expired Contract Not Revived Due to Sovereign Immunity and the Ex Contractu Clause
This post was written and edited by Chadd Reynolds and David Cook. A few months ago, a decision by the Supreme Court of Georgia in
Drones in Construction: Helpful Links
Construction contractors, subcontractors, and designers are implementing the use of drones in the planning, design, and construction of projects. AHC will be posting several blog
Contractor’s Unwritten Contractual Claim Denied by Sovereign Immunity; Mandamus Does Not Help
In a very well-reasoned opinion, the Supreme Court of Georgia upheld the denial of a contractor’s unwritten-contract claim against a county based on sovereign immunity.
Construction Dollars and Sense: CCM for reporting income for planned communities
From the September 2016 issue of Construction Dollars and Sense, Smith Adcock and Company monthly newsletter. First covered in this newsletter, when the developer won
Update on Local Governments’ Constitutional New-Debt Limitation
In prior posts, we have discussed Georgia’s constitutional prohibition against local governments incurring “new debt” without voter approval in the context of public works. A
Georgia Amends Anti-Indemnity Statute
In its most recent session, the Georgia General Assembly passed HB 943, which amends Georgia’s Anti-Indemnity Statute. The amendment expands the Anti-Indemnity Statute beyond construction
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