The bidding process is a crucial step that can determine whether a project is won or lost. In Illinois, bid preparation, submission, and review are influenced by numerous laws and [...]
read moreEnsuring payment for construction work on public projects in Illinois can be a complex process. Unlike private construction projects, where mechanics liens can be filed directly [...]
read moreChanges to the retention laws in Illinois have shaken up the construction industry. Retention refers to a portion of payment withheld from a contractor or subcontractor until a [...]
read moreThe Implied Warranty of Habitability serves as a foundational safeguard for homeowners, ensuring that new or remodeled residences meet essential standards of safety and [...]
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When dealing with a construction project, issues can arise that result in non-payment for work completed. This is where a mechanic’s lien can become an essential tool for [...]
read moreA client recently contacted us regarding its rights for improvements it made to a public construction project in Illinois. The client wanted to pursue only one remedy, but did [...]
read moreIntroduction Working on construction projects can be challenging to ensure a smooth process from the negotiating of the terms and scope of work to managing the trades to project [...]
read moreThere are serious consequences that fall upon those who do not take care to pay the subcontractors that they have hired to take care of a particular piece of work that they need [...]
read moreIf you run a business that provides building, repair, or recovery services, most times that involves providing some level of services first and then getting paid for completion. [...]
read moreOwning property can be expensive, it can be time-consuming, and it can be confusing. If your property has a mechanics lien recorded against it, it can be even harder to sell that [...]
read moreBeing a business owner can be an all-consuming experience, keeping you busy with everything from planning to marketing and customer service to general business operations. In many [...]
read moreWhether your company is a large corporation or a small, local establishment, there's one thing that all businesses have in common; customers who don't pay. Sometimes they slip [...]
read moreOn May 19, 2022, Mark Grzymala of Grzymala Law Offices, P.C. was honored to be recognized as ASA Chicago's Outstanding Professional Representative of the Year at the "Our Stars [...]
read moreA breach of contract is considered any violation of the agreed-upon terms and conditions of a binding contract. The breach can be actions as minor as a late payment, to something [...]
read moreAs any Chicago business attorney can attest, breach of contract is serious business. Contracts are put together for a purpose. The idea is that contracts bind people, in [...]
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