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Lien Claimants, Beware of Bankruptcy

Consult a bankruptcy attorney and a tax attorney for advice on how to protect your lien rights in the face of a bankruptcy filing.
May 1, 2022
Steven Nudelman
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Since not all construction law attorneys know the ins and outs of bankruptcy law, and vice versa, consult a bankruptcy attorney and a tax attorney for advice on how to protect your lien rights in the face of a bankruptcy filing.


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Arbitrate with Care to Avoid ‘Flimsy Post-Hoc Excuses’

Parties should read and be familiar with contract dispute resolution mechanisms to help avoid surprises and heavy-handed arbitration clauses.
April 1, 2022
Steven Nudelman
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More and more construction contracts include alternative dispute resolution clauses, providing for mediation, arbitration or even a hybrid of both, known as med-arb.


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Design-Assist: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

The form of the design-assist contract is critical so that the responsibilities of each team member are spelled out in clear language.
September 3, 2021
Steven Nudelman
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It is an age-old dilemma in the construction industry: How do you construct a project properly, on time and under budget?


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How To Protect Your Company From Cyberattacks

Cybercriminals know no boundaries. The only way to keep ahead of them is to be vigilant in keeping your computer system secure.
June 1, 2021
Dana Cuoco
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Is PR Part of Your Marketing Budget?

Use it to cultivate the image of the business and its owner as experts in the market.
June 1, 2021
Heather Ripley
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Use it to cultivate the image of the business and its owner as experts in the market. Potential customers view an article by a credible third party as more trustworthy than an ad. PR is a way to generate this kind of earned media exposure.
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But I Didn’t Agree to Arbitrate — Did I?

How direct benefits estoppel may impact your commercial construction contracts.
June 1, 2021
Steven Nudelman
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To understand direct benefits estoppel and how it may impact your agreements, you may want to consult an attorney. At the very least, read through contracts thoroughly as the plain, unambiguous language of the parties’ agreement is going to trump principles of equity in the law.
 
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How direct benefits estoppel may impact your commercial construction contracts.

June 1, 2021
Steven Nudelman
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To understand direct benefits estoppel and how it may impact your agreements, you may want to consult an attorney. At the very least, read through contracts thoroughly as the plain, unambiguous language of the parties’ agreement is going to trump principles of equity in the law.
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The Miller Act Matters to Design Professionals

Although design work itself is not protected, construction administration services provided by the architect or engineer are protected.
April 2, 2021
Steven Nudelman
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Contractors and design professionals who work on projects for the federal government must contend with a complex web of federal statutes and regulations


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Delays Caused By a Pandemic: Are they Compensable or Excusable?

During the negotiation process, contractors must carefully consider the allocation and of risk, attendant costs and possible delays.
March 8, 2021
Steven Nudelman

To supplement the famous words of Benjamin Franklin, “[I]n this world nothing can be said to certain except death and taxes” — and construction delays.


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CISPI Announces New Brand Identity to Attract the Next Generation of Plumbing Professionals

CISPI Issues Statement in Response to US CBP Findings to Antidumping and Countervailing Orders

February 11, 2021
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"We applaud U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their hard work and diligent efforts to stop cheating and evasion of U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on cast iron soil pipe and fittings from China," stated David Parney, executive director of CISPI.
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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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Dana Cuoco

Dana Cuoco, Esq. recently joined Advocacy USA as partner and General Counsel.  Advocacy USA LLC is a comprehensive-innovative advocacy firm on Capitol Hill. Cuoco, a former adjunct professor, is an attorney admitted in the State of New York and works in the field of cyber, media, and technology liability insurance. She can be contacted at dcuoco@advocacy-usa.com.

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