The Carson Law Group – 2019 Success

The Carson Law Group ended 2019 on a stellar note. U.S. News & World Reports once again recognized the group as one of the region’s “Best Law Firms” in Construction Law and Commercial Litigation.

he U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process. In order to be considered, a firm must have at least one attorney recognized in the current edition of Best Lawyers. U.S News then […]

By | March 3rd, 2020 ||

Foreign Governments Contracting For Construction In The United States

Foreign states and their agencies engage in a variety of construction projects in the United States, all of which are subject to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (“FSA”).1 This article explains some of the key aspects of the FSA that foreign governments and contractors should consider when engaging in those projects.
Foreign States and Their Agencies
Foreign states are treated differently from their agencies for certain aspects of the FSA. In deciding whether an entity is the […]

By | March 2nd, 2020 ||

Can I Borrow Your Backhoe?

Borrowing equipment is a common occurrence on construction sites.  But, it’s riskier than you might think.  There could be a number of questions about whose insurance is responsible to pay for damages should something go wrong.

The Situation

A fellow subcontractor has asked to borrow your backhoe for the remainder of the day.  You don’t need it for the work you are doing, so you let him borrow it.  The subcontractor promptly destroys your backhoe and […]

By | February 26th, 2020 ||