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October 12, 2011Washington Supreme Court ruling in Williams v. Athletic Field bolsters contractors' lien rights
April 13, 2010New False Claims Act Imposes Large Penalties for Submitting False or Recklessly Inaccurate Claims to State Agencies
March 02, 2010Significant Change in Oregon Law Concerning Contractor Licensing Requirements for Joint Ventures
December 24, 2009An Insured Does Not Have to File a Written "Proof of Loss" with an Insurance Company in Order to Trigger the Six-Month Settlement Offer Period in Order to Obtain an Award of Attorneys' Fees from the Insurer
December 09, 2009Unlicensed Builder-Owner Who Sells His Residence is Liable to Future Owners to the Same Extent as a Licensed Contractor-Builder
October 28, 2009Oregon Case Holds that a Violation of the Building Code can Support a Negligence Claim Against Contractors
October 28, 2009New Statute of Ultimate Repose for Large Commercial Structures
October 27, 2009Filing Fees Increase Significantly in Oregon State Court
October 27, 2009Time to Give Notice of Claim under Oregon Little Miller Act Increased
October 02, 2009Washington Supreme Court Highlights Concerns for Dissolving Washington LLC's :
August 14, 2009Protecting Contractors' Lien Rights in Washington
June 23, 2009Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Holds that Liability Insurance Carrier is Liable to Cover Indemnity Judgment Entered in Favor of Surety and Against Insured Principal; Court Confirms that Sureties are Entitled to be "Made Whole" Even in Absence of Indemnity Agreement.
June 16, 2009Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Clarifies Priority of Bankruptcy Claims For Employee Benefit Plans
June 09, 2009New Oregon Bill Will Limit Construction Lien Rights of Subcontractors and Material Suppliers
September 26, 2008$1.1 Million Recovered in Multi-Lane Bridge Construction Claim
June 06, 2008Homeowners Claim Arbitration Victory By Defeating Contractor's Construction Lien Claim
October 01, 2007Bank's Lawsuit Against Appraiser Dismissed
September 26, 2007Another Victory for Sureties: Western Surety v. Henricksen
August 06, 2007Arbitrator Finds for Client on All Claims and Upholds Settlement Agreement
Contractor's Damages Limited in Defect Case
Defendants Agree to Repair Faulty Renovations and Pay Expenses
Defendants Agree to Repair Faulty Renovations and Pay Expenses
Economic Loss Rule Does Not Bar Subsequent Purchaser Claims Against Original Contractor
Enforcement of Non-disclosure, Non-compete Agreements
Great Holding for Landlords!
Success for Creditors Under New Bankruptcy Rules
Victory for Lien Claimants
Morrow v. Red Shield Insurance Co.
Prime Contractor Defended Over $7 million Claim
Presiding Judge in Oregon Court Specifically Enforces Real Property Transaction for SSG Client