by Kent Holland | Jan 12, 2012 | Newsletter Article
A “pay-if-paid” clause was enforceable to deprive a subcontractor (Sub) to sue the general contractor (GC) for withheld retainage where the project owner, a condominium developer, failed to pay the balance it owed to the general contractor which would have included...
by Kent Holland | Jul 13, 2011 | Newsletter Article
An architect licensed in the state of Maryland but not in Washington, D.C. entered into, and won, a competition for the architectural design of a new embassy and chancery building in Washington, D.C. for the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). Because she was not licensed...
by Kent Holland | Feb 7, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Contractor began construction on a $4.2 million home for Cher (movie star and singer/entertainer) based on a oral agreement that Cher would execute a written contract that had allegedly been negotiated between the parties. Although Cher is alleged to have promised to...
by Kent Holland | Jan 11, 2011 | Newsletter Article
Engineer that performed feasibility planning and design services for a City’s new water treatment facility was replaced by the City by another engineer, and was not paid for its work nor allowed to complete the project. The trail court awarded the engineer damages...
by Kent Holland | Dec 31, 2010 | Newsletter Article
Lauren McLaughlin, Esq. Briglia McLaughlin, PLLC – Vienna , VA The Latin phrase “quantum meruit” means “as much as he deserves” and is a legal theory relied upon by those seeking to make another party liable for services rendered in the absence of a contract. Through...
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