Dec 06, 2023 Why State and Local Governments do Business as Authorities? By Jeffrey Nix Since the great depression gave rise to the Tennessee Valley Authority or TVA in 1933, State and local governments throughout the U.S....
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 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 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...
Aug 21, 2023 Be Sure that Your Risks Aren't Excluded from Your Insurance Policy By Debbie Ausburn Insurance policies often contain exclusions that specify certain situations where coverage may not apply. In a recent case involving a...