Those perfecting mechanic’s liens on Ohio construction projects are often frustrated by the costs of doing so. Many do not appreciate that Ohio has a statute – R.C. 1311.16 – that provides in relevant part: When judgment is rendered…the court may allow reasonable attorney’s fees to be paid out of the fund realized for lien […]
Posts Written By: Don Gregory
Certain Contract Indemnity Provisions are Unenforceable
It has become increasingly common for those in the construction industry to encounter indemnity provisions in their contracts. Indemnity provisions are agreements where one party (the promisor) agrees to protect and hold harmless the other party (the promisee) from liability arising from certain risk. These provisions can shift the risk of liability from a negligent […]
Remember These Ten Commandments of Mediation
As more lawyers and clients are dealing with mediation on a regular basis, following these “TEN COMMANDMENTS” will come in handy when dealing with a problem of biblical proportions. 1. Thou shall not wait too long to mediate. Many of the advantages of a negotiated resolution dissipate with the passage of time. The sooner you resolve, […]
Cranes: Who Owns the Project Air?
The recent surge of construction activity in urban settings has accelerated the use of cranes in tight spaces. Frequently, large cranes find themselves moving over neighbor’s buildings. Unfortunately, there is little definitive law that tells us exactly what the obligations of the crane operators are as to the neighbor’s property and what “air rights” may […]
E-mail Lessons Your Momma Should Have Taught You
In today’s business world, electronic communication, such as e-mails, have replaced the telephone call or letter writing as the primary method of messaging. Disputes – legal, political or otherwise – are now decided on the basis of e-mails discovered later once conflict begins. Yet despite the importance of e-mail writing, too few appreciate its significance […]