Individual Owner of a Corporate Contractor may be Liable for Violations of the Michigan Builders’ Trust Fund Act

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently clarified when a corporate officer may be held personally liable for his company’s violation of the Michigan Builders’ Trust Fund Act, M.C.L. § 570.151 et seq. Under the Act, a contractor is required to pay its laborers, subcontractors, and suppliers prior to keeping the funds received for a project […]

RFQ Released and Meetings Scheduled for the Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority has announced the release of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.  Additionally, the Authority has scheduled two project meetings for early August 2015.  In Windsor, on August 5, 2015, the Authority will conduct an introductory project meeting as well as provide interested persons an opportunity to meet local, regional, and […]

Don Blevins & Ryan Jezdimir to present at Construction Law seminar

Today, members Don Blevins & Ryan Jezdimir are presenting at the HalfMoon Education Construction Law seminar.  Don will be speaking on the topic Construction Contracting in Traditional and Alternative Project Delivery Systems: Finding the Framework That’s Right for the Owner and the Project while Ryan will be speaking on the topic Making Changes and Resolving Disputes during the Construction Process.