Daniel Dorfman Selected to Join the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys

Oct 21, 2020

Daniel Dorfman Selected to Join the Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys

Fox Swibel’s Daniel Dorfman and David Ogles Hamper Insurer’s Attempt to Dismiss Client’s $1.9 Million Claim Suit

Aug 5, 2020

Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that attorneys Daniel Dorfman and David Ogles were featured in Law360’s article highlighting their success in defending Millennium Hotel and Resorts’ $1.9 million claim.

Daniel Dorfman Named to Law360’s 2020 Construction Editorial Advisory Board

Apr 8, 2020

Daniel A. Dorfman [email protected](312) 224-1246 Fox Swibel is pleased to announce that Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Construction Law Group, Daniel Dorfman, has once more been named to Law360’s Construction Editorial Advisory Board. As a board member, Daniel will be able to […]

Negotiate and Draft – “Pass-Through” Clauses You Can Live With

Dec 13, 2019

Owners, contractors, subcontractors and lower-tier contractors must have a sound understanding of the operational details and triggers of “pass-through” provisions as their terms can significantly impact the obligations and risks of performing for lower-tier contractors.

Bonds and the Construction Process

Dec 1, 2018

A bond is a contractual obligation undertaken by a surety company (often, an insurance company) to perform or pay a specific amount of money if the principal (often, the general contractor or installation contractor) does not perform or pay. A surety relationship is a three-party contract that guarantees that the principal will fulfill its obligations to the third party, the obligee (often the project owner for performance bonds, and subcontractors for payment bonds).

Green Risks and Rewards: Managing Legal Issues on Sustainable Projects

Sep 1, 2018

A bond is a contractual obligation undertaken by a surety company (often, an insurance company) to perform or pay a specific amount of money if the principal (often, the general contractor or installation contractor) does not perform or pay. A surety relationship is a three-party contract that guarantees that the principal will fulfill its obligations to the third party, the obligee (often the project owner for performance bonds, and subcontractors for payment bonds).

Illinois Retainage Reform Bill Defeated – Senate Bill 3052 Would Have Mandated 5% Retainage Limit in Private Construction Contracts

Aug 1, 2018

A bond is a contractual obligation undertaken by a surety company (often, an insurance company) to perform or pay a specific amount of money if the principal (often, the general contractor or installation contractor) does not perform or pay. A surety relationship is a three-party contract that guarantees that the principal will fulfill its obligations to the third party, the obligee (often the project owner for performance bonds, and subcontractors for payment bonds).

Using Magic Words: Understand Pay-If-Paid vs. Pay-When-Paid Clauses in Construction Agreements

Apr 11, 2017

A bond is a contractual obligation undertaken by a surety company (often, an insurance company) to perform or pay a specific amount of money if the principal (often, the general contractor or installation contractor) does not perform or pay. A surety relationship is a three-party contract that guarantees that the principal will fulfill its obligations to the third party, the obligee (often the project owner for performance bonds, and subcontractors for payment bonds).

Removing Cloud of Title, But Adding Cloud of Additional Liability

Aug 20, 2015

A bond is a contractual obligation undertaken by a surety company (often, an insurance company) to perform or pay a specific amount of money if the principal (often, the general contractor or installation contractor) does not perform or pay. A surety relationship is a three-party contract that guarantees that the principal will fulfill its obligations to the third party, the obligee (often the project owner for performance bonds, and subcontractors for payment bonds).

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