by Hilger Hammond PC | Feb 28, 2019
An Analysis of the Ric-Man Construction v Neyer, Tiseo & Hindo decision. By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. For many years under Michigan jurisprudence, design professionals have avoided the high cost of litigation because they were legally insulated from claims from...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Feb 27, 2019
What do yellow cab litigation, a fight over maraschino cherries, and nurseries have in common? They are all things that attorney Chris Nyenhuis has worked on. The newest member of Hilger Hammond shares about his chosen career path, life outside of the law, and a few...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Aug 28, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is Part 9 in a 20-part series of articles dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. One of the most expensive components of litigation is discovery. Discovery in court can go on seemingly interminably with...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Aug 20, 2018
Attorneys Mark Rysberg, Dan Hatch and Chris Nyenhuis will present “Captive Insurance Strategies to Decrease Risk and Increase the Bottom Line,” at the CFMA Midwest Regional Conference, Monday, September 24, 2018, in Lombard, Illinois. Registration information can be...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Aug 16, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is part 3 of a 15-part series on the changes to the AIA A201 General Conditions. This part deals with the Notice sections 1.6.1 and 1.6.2. Notice method provisions were formerly in section 13.3 of the General Conditions. Now, they are...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Aug 16, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is Part 8 in a 20-part series of blogs dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. Once you are in arbitration, the rules of engagement do not mysteriously appear. Since arbitration is a creature of contract, you...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Jul 24, 2018
By Stephen A. Hilger, Esq. This is Part 7 in a 20-part series of blogs dealing with issues of arbitration in the construction industry. Choosing an arbitrator is considerably more art than science. People will tell you they want an arbitrator who is fair and who will...
by Ben Hammond | Jul 18, 2018
Is Retainage Reform Around the Corner in Michigan? Co-author: Andy Hilger Retainage is often thought of as a necessary evil in the construction industry. General contractors and owners see it as a guarantee on a subcontractor’s work in the event of non-performance....
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jul 18, 2018
By: Mark A. Rysberg Captive insurance within the building construction industry is well established. Such programs are generally developed to reduce insurance premium costs and to approach risk management from a strategic perspective. Captive insurance programs can...
by Chris Nyenhuis | Jun 29, 2018
By Christopher Nyenhuis “[I]n this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin. Until recently, however, paying states sales tax on items purchased over the internet was largely avoided. But no more. In a June 21st decision,...
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jun 19, 2018
By: Mark A. Rysberg A controlled insurance program (CIP) can be implemented on a construction project to provide project-specific coverage that is directed at managing the risks transferred to third-party insurers. There are generally two forms of CIPs; those...
