Top Ten Construction Terms: Index
Although virtually any contract provision can impact the outcome of a dispute, most significant contract disputes are determined by how risks are allocated in a small set of clauses, our…
Power in Negotiation
Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying that "Necessity never made a good bargain!" In his wonderful book, Practical Negotiating, Tom Gosselin contends that "In negotiating, power is a function of…
Pay When/If Paid Clauses
Under North Carolina law, pay when paid clauses are unenforceable. Simple enough, in theory. To be more specific, "payment by the owner to a contractor is not a condition precedent…
Bob Meynardie Named To Best Lawyers in America
Meynardie & Nanney is pleased to congratulate Bob Meynardie on his inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber of work. Chosen for…
Guided Choice Mediation: Nuts and Bolts
This post is part of our Guided Choice Mediation series, where we explore what it is, why it improves on traditional mediation, and how it works. Guided Choice Mediation is an evolving process…
Top Ten Construction Contract Terms: Indemnification
Our Top 10 Construction Terms series identifies and discusses the key construction contract provisions that affect risk allocation among the project participants. This post, Indemnification Part 1, describes the various sources…