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Many in the industry commonly utilized the AIA documents, often with significant revisions. The core of many of these documents are the AIA General Conditions (A201) with the parties frequently using the 2007 version as a starting point. AIA typically modifies its contract documents every ten (10) years and released its latest edition of the […]

Every 10 years, AIA revises a particular document. This year the A201 General Conditions are being modified. Most of the changes are “no big deal” with a few exceptions noted below: 1.1.8 The Initial Decision Maker (normally the Architect) shall be impartial to both Owner and Contractor, and shall not be liable for decisions in […]

We have long counseled Owners about the risks associated with the standard AIA contract language stating that the Architect’s Drawings are “Instruments of Service” and the license to use them can be withheld by the Architect in the event there is a dispute between the Owner and Architect – involving payment or otherwise. It is […]

State licensing boards are not entitled to automatic immunity from antitrust laws, the nation’s highest court ruled in late February. Instead, state licensing boards can be held liable under antitrust laws to the same extent as private corporations for acts that unfairly restrict trade. New rule: state licensing boards enjoy automatic immunity from suit only […]