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Practice tools for each phase of construction representation – bidding through litigation
The twelve chapters were co-authored by Thomas W. Heald, Esq. of Heald & Foye, Ltd, whose combined expertise has been acquired through years of representing clients in Rhode Island construction matters, from bidding through contract negotiation, litigation and settlement. For more information and/or to purchase “A Practical Guide To Construction Law In Rhode Island,” please click here…
• CONSTRUCTION LAW BULLETIN
Heald & Foye, Ltd. publishes informative newsletters by our attorneys. Click on the links below to view our newsletters in pdf. format.
- Winter 2020 – Rhode Island Legislature Enacts New 5% Retainage Statute
- Summer 2018 – Payment In Full Check
- Spring 2016 – Resolving Construction Disputes Through Mediation
- Fall 2015 – Legislature Clarifies “Notice of Possible Lien” Provisions in Rhode Island Mechanics’ Lien Statute
- Spring 2015 – New Massachusetts Retainage Law
- Spring 2014 – An Update on Bond and Lien Rights
- Summer 2012 – Pay or Explain – Understanding the Massachusetts Prompt Payment Act
- Spring 2010 – Contractors Now Required To Register With Contractors’ Registration Board; Liquidated Damages; Mechanics’ Lien
- Summer 2008 – Changes to the Rhode Island Mechanics’ Lien Statute; 10 Ways To Get Paid Faster in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Spring 2008 – Rhode Island Statute Restricts Contract Clauses; 2nd Lower Bidder Can Sue Low Bidder; Securing Payment on Massachusetts Projects
- Fall 2007 – Contractors’ Registration Board Statute Amended; Most Commercial & Residential Contractors Must Register; Statute Requires Certain Contract Provisions; New Contract Provision May Allow Contractors To Lien Without Mailing Notice of Possible Mechanics’ Lien
- Winter 2006 – Insurance Coverage Of Construction Disputes; Rhode Island Annual Reports
- Fall 2006 – New Rhode Island Mechanics’ Lien Statute Effective October 1, 2006; New, Tougher Contractors’ Registration Statute
- Mechanics’ Lien & Bond Claim Deadline Summary Revised 9/17/08
- Fall 2005 – Comparison of AIA and EJCDC Contract Provisions on MA & RI Construction Projects; Mechanics’ Lien & Bond Claim Deadline Summary (Insert)
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