We are pleased to announce that Don Gregory and Mike Madigan have once again been recognized among the leading Construction practitioners in the country in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers USA researchers conduct in-depth research and ranks the leading firms and attorneys in an extensive range of practice areas throughout America. Don Gregory […]
Don’t Buy This Legal Advice
On Black Friday, 2011, Patagonia ran a full-page ad in the New York Times, stating, “Don’t Buy This Jacket.” The audacious ad told customers why they might not really need that new jacket and rejected consumerism. Defying the odds, consumers ignored the advice and Patagonia sales shot up 30%. So, here is my modest effort […]
Lien Waivers: Solution or Problem?
Subcontractors and suppliers deliver labor and materials to jobsites on credit with an understanding that payment will be forthcoming. Lien laws exist to secure that credit risk should the subcontractor or supplier not be paid timely for the value they provided to the project. Owners and contractors understandably want to ensure that payments get downstream […]
Skirting Federal DBE Laws is a Short Path to Debarment for Ohio Contractors
A week ago, I attended a seminar at Kegler Brown put on by construction attorneys Don Gregory and Mike Madigan for our friends and clients in the construction industry. They talked about very interesting and important topics, such as joint venturing, the pressures that the economy is putting on the construction industry (especially in central […]
A Booming City: Strategies to Deal with Central Ohio’s Labor Shortage + Diversity/Inclusion Goals on MegaProjects
On Thursday, February 23, Don Gregory and Mike Madigan will discuss ways to deal with central Ohio’s labor shortage and diversity and inclusion goals. This seminar will provide knowledge on the following: Ways to Handle Large Projects + Labor Shortage Diversity + Inclusion Considerations Details + Location: February 23, 20238:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Kegler Brown […]