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Why Your Indemnity Clause Just Got a Lot More Important in Texas

Lincoln Chen, Gina M. Vitiello — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:01 -0400

If you build, own, or manage projects in Texas, your indemnity clause is no longer “boilerplate.” A recent Texas Supreme Court decision changes how settlements and risk-sharing work between project players, and it puts a premium on clear drafting so the risk you think you shifted actually sticks.

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In S&B Engineers & Constructors, Ltd. v. Scallon Controls, Inc., the Texas Supreme Court held that a party who settles injury claims can still go after a non-settling party for its fair share if the contract includes a comparative indemnity clause tying payment to that ...

Georgia House Bill 676 Attempts to Discourage Frivolous Liens

Chadd L. Reynolds — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:02 -0500

A bill making its way through the 2026 Georgia legislature attempts to discourage frivolous construction liens by requiring offending claimants to pay fines and attorneys’ fees. Mechanics and materialmen liens are a constant concern for owners and contractors on commercial construction projects due to the financial and legal consequences that can arise from the cloud on the owner’s title of the property. A bill recently passed by the House could give potential lien claimants additional pause before filing a lien. Georgia House Bill 676 would amend Georgia lien law to include a ...

Georgia Mechanic’s Lien Series (Part 1): 3 Things to Confirm Before Recording Your Lien

John C. Guin — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:03 -0500

Filing a mechanic’s lien in Georgia is a powerful tool for construction contractors and suppliers. A properly recorded lien creates leverage and often succeeds in compelling payment. But Georgia’s lien statutes are strictly construed, and even minor missteps can render a lien unenforceable—even where payment is unquestionably owed. This post begins a series that breaks down the key stages in preserving and enforcing Georgia lien rights.

NOTE ON H.B. 676: Compliance with Georgia’s lien statutes may become even more important if pending Georgia House Bill 676 is enacted ...

ABA Construction Forum - Key Takeaways

Carol A. Conroy, John C. Guin, Chadd L. Reynolds — Tue, 13 May 2025 09:00:04 -0400

The American Bar Association recently held their Forum on Construction Law 2025 Annual Meeting in Austin, TX where Shareholder John C. Guin, Senior Counsel Chadd Reynolds, and Associate Carol A. Conroy attended and gained valuable insights into the complexities of risk management, contract enforcement, and claims evaluations in construction law. Below are three of their key takeaways from the meeting:

Risks and Benefits of the Construction-Management At-Risk project delivery method: Using a Construction Management At-Risk delivery method to construct a project has certain ...