Construction Defects and the Importance of Preserving the “Scene”
By Paul Whitt • July 23, 2018

In construction defect claims, failure to preserve the “scene” can be fatal to either a valid claim or a strong defense.  Indeed, when a defect or failure is discovered, it…

Getting Paid on Tennessee Public Projects: the “Little Miller Act”
By David Draper • June 28, 2018

Like many states, Tennessee law requires that a contractor performing work on a state or local project having a contract price of $100,000 or more to post a bond to…

Statute of Repose and Insurance Company Construction Projects
By Tennessee Construction Lawyers • May 9, 2018

A contractor's "preferred contractor" relationship with an insurance company does not necessarily mean the insurance company can recover under a breach of contract theory when it seeks relief in subrogation…

Robots in the Construction Industry: Robots and automation arrive on construction sites
By Paul Whitt • March 21, 2018

While most of modern commerce and our daily lives have seen a dramatic increase in the use of automation and/or robots, construction sites have been one area where robots were…

“Pay that man his money,” or don’t. Contingent Payment in Tennessee for Subcontractors
By Wally Irvin • February 22, 2018

The payment term is the most important provision of any subcontract.  Subcontractors are not typically advanced money at the start of their work, requiring them to front the cost of…

With a Government Shutdown Looming, What You Should Know
By Wally Irvin • January 19, 2018

With a Government Shutdown Looming, There are a Few Things Contractors Should Know The failure of Congress to reach an agreement on a short-term spending bill before the end of…

Tennessee Court of Appeals: Specific mention of “fees” required to enforce attorney’s fee provision
By Paul Whitt • December 18, 2017

It has long been understood in Tennessee that in order to recover attorney’s fees in an action for breach of contract that the contract to be enforced must specifically provide…

LT Memphis 2017 Annual Construction Law Seminar
By Tennessee Construction Lawyers • November 13, 2017

The Lewis Thomason 2017 Annual Construction Law Seminar in Memphis, Tennessee will take place at the University Club on 14 December 2017. This year's keynote speaker is City of Memphis…

Workers Compensation and Construction Sites
By Paul Whitt • November 8, 2017

Workers’ Compensation and Construction Sites: Bureau intends to conduct field inspections of construction sites Contractors, subcontractors and providers of “construction services” in Tennessee face heightened scrutiny for compliance with Tennessee’s…

New Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Attention!: Contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, material suppliers, owners, anyone with employees. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on…

Lewis Thomason 2017 Annual Construction Law Seminar
By Tennessee Construction Lawyers • August 17, 2017

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Lewis Thomason Knoxville’s 2017 Annual Construction Seminar

Lewis Thomason Knoxville's 2017 Annual Construction Seminar, The Business of Construction, will be on September 8, 2017. It will be a full day seminar covering: Construction Outlook, Contract Drafting, Changing Federal…

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