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Proximate Cause Required to State a Claim for Professional Negligence

If the claimant fails to prove both types of causation, it will not succeed in recovering any damages allegedly sustained.
October 2, 2023
Steven Nudelman

Looking back to a case from 1973, Steven Nudelman explains this negligence claim where a contractor was forced to pay for additional materials and labor because of an architect’s errors and omissions.


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‘No Magical Language’ Required to Waive Rights in Arbitration Agreement

Parties may find they are best served having a succinct, yet cogent arbitration clause that does not try to address every detail about the process.
August 7, 2023
Steven Nudelman

This case deals with arbitration and interprets certain provisions of a standard contract document published by the American Institute of Architects. While it involved a construction contract, the principles are also applicable to design professional contracts.


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Implied vs. Express Contracts: Limited Recovery Based on Contract Terms

It is critical that you follow an express contract’s terms carefully so that you give notice in the time and manner required.
May 1, 2023
Steven Nudelman

If you have an express contract with a construction firm, make sure you follow the terms carefully in order to get paid. Read on to see the differences between express contracts and implied contracts.


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Subordination of a Mechanic’s Lien: A Business and Legal Decision

Consider all the possibilities before signing a construction contract with this stipulation.
March 7, 2023
Steven Nudelman

When confronted with a subordination clause in a construction contract, contractors will receive conflicting advice from lawyers and business managers. If the clause is legal in a contractor’s jurisdiction, he’ll need to consider whether it is worth it to antagonize a client.


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Builder Beware: Disclaimer of Implied Warranties May Not Be Enforceable

Freedom of contract is not absolute; it has limitations, regardless of the jurisdiction.
January 6, 2023
Steven Nudelman

In part, implied warranties ensure that homebuyers are protected from poor-quality construction. Make sure your contracts do not have lopsided waivers and provisions that make them unfair to your customers.


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Contract for Arbitration With Care

Be careful with contract drafting on the front end so that you avoid more costly disputes on the back end.
December 5, 2022
Steven Nudelman

Dispute resolution of construction contracts, design professional contracts and other related documents often comes through arbitration or litigation. Dispute resolution clauses should be drafted carefully, consistent with applicable law, to include arbitration if so desired.


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The Shop Drawing Liability Debate

Design professionals should focus on meeting the applicable standard of care when it comes to specifying project materials and manufacturers.
October 3, 2022
Steven Nudelman

Who is responsible for what is in shop drawings? Read on to discover how design professionals can be liable for the contents of shop drawings if they don’t meet the standard of care in specifying materials and manufacturers.


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Consumer Protection Statutes Protect General Contractors, Too

If corporations acting through authorized representatives are not careful, they face exposure to enhanced damages.
September 5, 2022
Steven Nudelman

Subcontractors should be aware of state consumer protection laws as they can be used against them in a breach of contract situation. Read on for the result of a Connecticut case where a subcontractor defrauded a general contractor out of a 30 percent deposit.


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Terminate with Care: Avoiding Contractual Liability for Wrongful Termination

Carefully follow the terms of the subcontract to ensure there are proper grounds to part ways with a subcontractor.
August 5, 2022
Steven Nudelman

Before ending a contract, make sure you or your attorney understand the terms dictating when termination is warranted. 


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Even Limitation of Liability Clauses Have Limits

The enforceability of these clauses varies by jurisdiction, but most are allowed — with a few exceptions.
July 4, 2022
Steven Nudelman

Limitation of liability clauses are added to project contracts and shift the risk of misconduct perpetrated by design professionals, such as architects and engineers, to the building owner.


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Irving Blackman

Irving Blackman

Irv Blackman, CPA and lawyer, is a retired founding partner of Blackman, Kallick, Bartelstein LLP and chairman emeritus of the New Century Bank (both in Chicago). Want to consult, need a second opinion? Call Blackman at (847) 674-5295. E-mail him at blackman@estatetaxsecrets.com or visit www.estatetaxsecrets.com.

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