Around the Web: Updates on Construction Law and Wolfe Law Group 4/16/09
On April 17, 2009
By Scott Wolfe Jr
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Chinese Drywall is still in the news and a hot topic among construction lawyers, as evidenced by some of the below blog posts. Also, with the ABA Green Building Conference in New Orleans, LA, talk on green building has spiked.
- Re: Chinese Drywall, Wolfe Law Group’s Chinese Drywall Blog asked two questions this week: (1) Are Builders Getting a “Free Pass” because of Class Actions; and (2) Are Builders and Homeowners supposed to be Mitigating Their Losses?
- Stark & Stark’s Donald Brenner mentioned our “Free Pass” article in its own post, asking Whether Chinese Drywall Class Action Suits Will Ever Help Homeowners?
- The ABA Green Building Conference is in New Orleans this weekend, and Chris Cheatham is attending, posting updates on his blog and starting conversations about his newly coined term: LEEDigation.
- And, unfortunately, there is some bankruptcy news out there. In New Orleans, Oakwood and Riverwalk malls have filed bankruptcy. Nationally, General Growth Properties, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 protection. For those doing construction work on any of these properties (and there are many), having a construction lien filed pre-bankruptcy is the best way to position yourself in the line of creditors.
About the Author: Scott Wolfe Jr
Scott Wolfe, Jr. obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, Scott was recognized as a Leader in Law by CityBusiness Magazine. The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott is a construction litigator in the Pacific Northwest, and the founding member of the bi-coastal law firm, Wolfe Law Group. Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a legal document preparation service for contractors. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept. As an entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.
