A United States District Court ruled that there are instances where a surety and its broker could face liability for its principal’s violation of the Federal Government’s False Claim Act. In United States ex rel. Scollick v. Narula, 2017 WL 3268857 (July 31, 2017), an individual whistleblower brought an action under the False Claims Act […]
Posts Written By: Mike Madigan
How to Build Successful Projects: A Guide for Owners + Developers
Construction law attorneys Don Gregory + Mike Madigan hosted a seminar that focused on the risks that threaten the common goals of building on time and within budget. The presentation features essential and pragmatic tools for owners and developers to create a successful project. View the presentation
Key Terms to Consider When Negotiating CM-at-Risk Agreements + GMP Amendments
On Tuesday, March 14, construction law attorney Mike Madigan hosted the second installment of Kegler Brown’s 2017 construction law webinar series. Mike discussed key provisions that play a significant role in how risk is divided when it comes to CM-at-Risk Agreements and GMP Amendments. Read More + View the Presentation
Construction Claim Management and Project Documentation
In this presentation, Mike Madigan focused on claim management + project documentation, specifically the steps to make a claim, key project documentation considerations and dealing with a claim from several different perspectives. Learn more.
Cuyahoga County Judge Rejects Law Prohibiting Residency Requirements
As an update to our September 1, 2016 article, a Cuyahoga County Judge recently ruled that the State’s residency law (HB 180) violates Ohio’s Constitution and prohibited the State from enforcing the law. A link to the Judge’s decision can be found here. Earlier this summer, the Ohio legislature passed, and Governor Kasich signed, the […]