Building a new home is a dream for many people. If you are really lucky, you have saved to hire a talented architect, and then you find a reputable builder to build your dream house. When the builder presents his standard construction contract, should you just accept it as is, hire a lawyer, or do…
When the nation’s home builders report growing confidence and increasing sales of new homes, does that make it a good time to buy a new home? The New York Times recently reported that the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index surged six points this month to 35, the highest reading since March…
It may seem unremarkable that the Washington Supreme Court would approve a claim by an equipment operator, in this case the Seattle Monorail, against an engineering firm that provided services to the monorail’s owner, the City of Seattle. It seems only logical that if an engineer provides engineering work for the City on the monorail,…