On March 2, 2020, by a unanimous vote, the House passed HB 968. This Bill seeks to clarify which civil actions are subject to Code… Read More »Georgia House Bill Addresses Construction Statute of Repose
The following article was written by David R. Cook, and was published 13 June by School Construction News. It is reprinted here with permission. Part… Read More »Part II: Key Provisions of School Facility Construction & Design Contracts
When a contract is drafted by a party, the other party expects some level of one-sidedness in favor of the drafter. But there are times… Read More »Beware of Personal-Liability Clauses – Even When Signing in Your Representative Capacity
This article by David Cook was published in the October issue of IEC Insights. http://www.ieci.org/newsroom-and-insights/spotting-problem-projects Perhaps more than any other specialty contractor, electrical contractors bear the brunt of… Read More »Spotting Problem Projects
In 2015, Hall County (Georgia) brought legal action against Selective Insurance Company of America, Inc., the surety company for contractor Ruby Forrest. Hall County had… Read More »Georgia appellate court supports county claim against surety company’s failure to pay
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… Read More »Savannah homeowners win sizable judgment in mold case against HVAC contractor
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. … Read More »Common Construction Contract Provisions: Indemnity Provisions
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… Read More »Georgia Court Clarifies Landlord Liability for Construction Defects
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… Read More »Forum-Selection Clause Enforced
Since 1 July 2008, residential contractors and general contractors must comply with licensing laws. Failure to comply with those laws can have disastrous financial and… Read More »Unlicensed Contractors’ Time Has Run Out
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