Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant ChurchBy Samuel H. LevineMay 2024In Burrink Commercial Services v. New Life Covenant Church, the appellate court dismissed a complaint to foreclose a mechanics lien as factually insufficient because the complaint improperly characterized two contracts as one.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineMay 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineApril 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
The First-to-Breach Doctrine and Its ExceptionBy Howard W. FeldmanApril 2024In June 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court rendered a decision in PML Development, LLC v. The Village of Hawthorne Woods, which clarified the law when there are cross contractual defaults and continued performance.
Partial Lien Waiver DilemmaBy Mark B. GrzymalaApril 2024An overview of the issues that can arise when a contractor or subcontractor provides a partial lien waiver.
Venue and Applicable Law in Construction Disputes in IllinoisBy James M. DashApril 2024Unless told otherwise, a contractor who works on a project probably expects that, if a dispute arises out of its compliance with the contract or payment thereunder, the dispute will be heard locally and will be governed by local law.
