Nov 08, 2023 Do Contracting Parties Understand the “Statute of Frauds” ? By Jeffrey Nix Most every state has adopted some form of a “Statute of Frauds” or SoF Statute, prohibiting the enforcement of certain oral contracts....
Nov 01, 2023 Did you Know Insurance Companies Buy Reinsurance? By Jeffrey Nix Most people are surprised to learn that insurance companies and sureties purchase insurance otherwise known as reinsurance. In 2004, a...
Oct 25, 2023 How the Creation of Smart Cities Impacts Urban Life? By Jeffrey Nix Smart cities use and apply data collected through information and communications technology or ICT to adjust, manage and improve urban...
Oct 18, 2023 The Tortured Relationship Between Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose! By Jeffrey Nix Construction clients are often confused by the distinction between Statutes of Limitations or SOL's and Statutes of Repose or SOR’s. Both...
Oct 11, 2023 What Every C-Suite Should Know About OSHA’s “Multi-Employer Doctrine” By Jeffrey Nix The Multi-Employer Doctrine or MED imposes liability upon companies sharing a workplace with others, for the violation of Occupational...
Oct 04, 2023 Why Is the Construction Industry Facing a Suicide Epidemic? By Jeffrey Nix Few people were aware September was suicide prevention and awareness month. Yet, sadly, many of us have lost friends and loved ones who...
Sep 27, 2023 How Wastewater Treatment Plants are Used to Monitor Public Health? By Jeffrey Nix There are more than 16,000 wastewater treatment plants or WWTP’s in the US treating wastewater generated by more than 75% of the...
Sep 20, 2023 Painting a Picture of Atlanta’s Dysfunctional Eviction Process for Sub-Standard Rental Properties! By Jeffrey Nix Approximately 3.6 million eviction proceedings are filed in the US every year. Given that the US population is approximately 330...
Sep 13, 2023 Developments in Solar Cell Efficiency are Fueling Construction of Commercial Solar Farms! By Jeffrey Nix The amount of energy reaching the earth from the Sun every minute is greater than the energy consumed by all of mankind throughout the...
Sep 06, 2023 Have Robots Become Common Place Throughout Construction, and Other Industries? By Jeffrey Nix A recent survey indicates 50% of contractors are currently using robots and other autonomous devices and equipment during construction. ...
Aug 30, 2023 What Every Owner, Contractor, and C-Suite Should Know About the “Spoliation of Evidence” By Jeffrey Nix At the height of the pandemic, opposing counsel allowed their owner client to “rip out” significant portions of a new $14M automated...
Aug 23, 2023 Can C-Suite Members be Personally Liable for Corporate Torts, including Construction Defects? By Jeffrey Nix Officers and directors are generally shielded from personal liability when doing business through corporations or limited liability...