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Month: July 2014

Contractual Indemnity Language Effects and Enforceability

On Behalf of Greenberg, Trager & Herbst, LLP | Jul 15, 2014 | Construction Contracts, Construction Litigation

In an effort to limit liability, a party rendering services to another may attempt to introduce contractual language that could impair an indemnification claim.An example of such language is as follows:"In no event shall the indemnification obligation extend beyond...

When Negotiating an Architect’s Agreement, Ensuring that an Owner is Protected in the Event of an Early Termination is Imperative

On Behalf of Greenberg, Trager & Herbst, LLP | Jul 2, 2014 | Design Professional Agreements, Project Management

On some projects, conflicts arise between an owner and its various design professionals, including its architect. Should an owner opt to terminate its architect, the parties' rights will be dictated by their agreement. Therefore, an owner should be mindful of the...