On March 26, 2021, the Illinois Appellate Court issued an opinion affirming dismissal, with prejudice, of a contractor’s mechanics lien enforcement action. The decision highlights the importance of strict adherence to the...more
A recent ruling out of the First District Illinois Appellate Court makes one thing clear: contractors and subcontractors should pay close attention to payment clauses on all contract forms. In Beal Bank Nevada v. Northshore...more
Most contracts in the construction industry supply chain require the “downstream” project participant to indemnify those “upstream” against a spectrum of losses or claims relating to the project. Upstream participants, such...more
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