Missouri Construction Law

Definitions of Unlawful Acts under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act

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Unlawful Act or Practice Definition Authority Deception “Deception is any method, act, use, practice, advertisement or solicitation that has the tendency or capacity to mislead, deceive or cheat, or that tends to create a false impression.–Reliance, actual deception, knowledge of deception, intent to mislead or deceive, or any other culpable mental state such as recklessness […]

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Missouri Mechanic’s Lien Requirements [Infographic]

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TIMING Must be filed within six months after the indebtedness accrues Indebtedness accrues on the last day work is performed “A subcontractor cannot, after the termination of an account, extend the mechanic’s lien filing time by rectifying some fault of his in performing the contract.” S & R Builders & Suppliers, Inc. v. Marler, 610

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Construction Law Litigation

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Are you involved in a dispute on a construction project? Do you need an attorney to assist you with the litigation process? Our attorneys handle a wide array of construction disputes, and we can probably help you with your case. We have represented owners, general contractors, subcontractors, sureties, design professionals, and a variety of other

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7 Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries on Construction Sites

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The construction industry is responsible for the largest quantity of workers compensation claims out of any other industry. A study from 2002, which was conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor, shows that the construction industry had the most missed days of work per year compared to other industries, as a result of occupational injuries or illnesses.

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Construction Accident Attorney

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St. Louis Construction Accidents In 2015, 114 (work related) injuries that resulted in fatalities were reported to the Missouri Division of Workers Compensation. (See http://labor.mo.gov/sites/default/files/pubs_forms/DWC2015AnnualReport.pdf) Accidents are a part of life…But the consequences can be incredibly serious in certain situations. If it happens on a construction site, the consequences can be catastrophic. We understand the gravity of

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5 Rights Missouri Contractors Have When Storing Homeowners’ Property

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Contractors’ Rights on a Remediation Project The phone rings at 5am. It’s a call from the insurance adjuster. One of their insured clients’ home flooded. Your company is tasked with performing the remediation work after the flood. As part of the work, you had to remove personal property for the homeowner. You also agreed to store

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Construction Arbitration Lawyer

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Litigating an Arbitration Arbitration is a common clause in many construction contracts and is one manner of resolving a dispute without the direct intervention of the court system. Some refer to it as alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”). The person deciding the case is an arbitrator instead of a judge.  Once the arbitrator renders a decision, the ruling is binding on

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