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briefing papers
- Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company The Court of Appeals Resolidifies the Right to Independent Counsel
- Key Considerations for Contractors in Drafting Effective RFIs
- Recovery of Attorney’s Fees Under Indemnity Provisions: The Devil is in the Details
- Big Changes are Coming to Wind and Solar: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s Impact on Clean Energy Credits
- What’s In A Name? “Your” Coverage Extensions, That’s What.
announcements
- Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company The Court of Appeals Resolidifies the Right to Independent Counsel
- Fabyanske Ranked Highest (Band 1) Chambers 2026
- Congratulations to Hugh Brown, the Newly Appointed Associate Editor of the Construction Lawyer
- Congratulations to the Fabyanske Attorneys Selected for inclusion in the Minnesota Lawyer 2026 Top 250
- Congratulations to New FWHT Shareholder
Category: Briefing Papers
Pre-Lien Notice: The First Step to Enforcing Mechanic’s Lien Rights
Introduction In today’s economy, many contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers have become all too familiar with the following scenario. Labor or materials are provided for an improvement to real property, but payment is not…
read MoreConstruction Opportunities in the 2009 Economic Stimulus Package
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (“ARRA”) into law, delivering on a campaign promise to “stimulate” the U.S. economy with billions of dollars in new spending.…
read MoreA Modest Proposal: Conflicting Judicial Decisions Should Mandate Insurance Coverage for the Insured Under the Ambiguity Doctrine
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read MoreThe Grass is Not Always Greener on a Sustainable Roof
As Kermit the Frog famously remarked, “It’s not easy being Green.” Ignoring his warning, every developer, designer, and contractor in the construction industry is rushing to become “Green.” While environmentally advantageous or “Green”…
read MorePreparing for Y2K-IX: What You and Your Subcontractors Need to do Before you Ring in the New Year
A. Introduction By now, many Minnesota contractors who subcontract with sole proprietorships and individuals are probably aware of the problem they face on January 1 2009. For those of you (i.e. contractors and…
read MoreNew Federal Regulations Require Contractors to Have Compliance Programs
All contractors are, of course, required to abide by federal laws, but as of December 24, 2007, the federal government has added a new requirement for contractors working on federal government contracts in…
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