While my work is in the area of Construction Law, a big part of my marketing approach involves making my clients aware of the other services Frantz Ward offers. For example, when I represent individuals in disputes with residential contractors, I am sure to let them know that we can help them with their estate planning needs and help their businesses with their employment law and succession planning needs. This allows me to serve as my clients' single point of contact for legal services. If you are curious about the other services we offer, please review the services offered by our many practice groups on this page.
Also, I am happy to use this e-newsletter to help you promote your businesss. If you have a service, project, or product you would like to promote, please let me know.
Thank you for your time and attention,
Jim Dixon
216-515-1642
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Troublesome "No Match" Rule Rescinded On October 7, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded the rule, which required employers to match a new hire's name to his or her social security number within three months or discharge the employee. Our Employment Law Group's preliminary alert, which will be updated, is available here. |
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Construction and Real Estate Survey Underscores Market's Challenges The annual construction and real estate survey conducted by the accounting firm Skoda Minotti revealed that 81% of commercial contractors see lack of business as the main threat over the next year. Half of respondents are looking to public work to offset the lack of activity in the private market. All are seeing more bidders and ever-increasing price competition. Only half of private developers, meanwhile, see the credit crunch loosening next year. Now more than ever, companies must focus on accurate estimates, tight project controls, risk management, and resolution of conflict before it hardens into an expensive dispute. |
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Ohio Courts Take Expansive View of the Scope of Arbitration Agreements On September 2, I participated in oral argument before a panel of three judges on the Eighth District Court of Appeals. That panel's decision, which was in our client's favor, followed the Ohio Supreme Court's expansive view of the scope of arbitration agreements. The Eighth District determined that a contractor's claims on the ninth phase of a development, where there was no written agreement, were within the scope of the arbitration agreements of the first eight phases. The relationship-based analysis applies to arbitration agreements in all types of contracts. Review our legal alert for more details. |
