Bradley G. Taylor, P.S., lawyers in Bellevue, WA, Washington

Negligent Certification by Architect

For a contractor to receive the final payment for his work on a construction project, the architect must certify that the work has been completed and it has been done satisfactorily. An architect's negligent certification can have substantial ramifications, with owners, contractors, and sureties all potentially having claims against him.More...

BREACH OF CONTRACT BY AN OWNER

When an owner and a contractor enter into a contract for the erection of a new structure or for the repair, remodeling, or alteration of an existing structure, the owner has an obligation to pay the contractor for his or her work on the project. If the owner fails to pay the contractor for his or her work, and there is no justification for non-payment, the owner will be considered in breach of the contract.More...

DEVELOPER CONCESSIONS IN A SUBDIVISION PROJECT

Developers who were involved in subdivision projects traditionally only made minimal improvements to their projects. The developers relied on existing parks, schools, and playgrounds. With the advent of subdivision regulation, local authorities began to require the developers to make concessions in order to be approved for their subdivision plans. These concessions now include dedication of land for parks, schools, and playgrounds or the payment of a fee in lieu of the improvements.More...

Federal Contractors and Affirmative Action Regarding Individuals with Disabilities

Contractors who do business with the federal government must comply with federal anti-discrimination laws including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Such contractors have the duty to provide equal employment opportunities for disabled persons as well as actively pursue the employment and promotion of disabled persons within their organization.More...

Use of Convict Labor on Construction Project

Executive Order 11755, as amended by Executive Orders 12608 and 12943, prescribes the permitted use of convict labor while cautioning against the exploitation of convict labor and the danger of unfair competition between free labor and convict labor. Per Executive Order 11755, a contractor is permitted to employ parolees or persons on probation, persons who have been pardoned or served their prison terms, federal prisoners, or nonfederal prisoners who are authorized to perform paid work in the community.More...