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Feature Articles

The Right Front End Documents Can Make or Break a School Construction Project
Ever wonder what the "Front End Documents" really are and why they matter on a project? Get the answers this month from Construction Fellow Ben Hyden and Sylvia Lynn Gillis.

Ohio Supreme Court Says No Liability For Damages Caused from Reliance on Gov't. Statements about Governmental Functions
This August 30th decision, analyzed by Maureen Taylor, reverses a Court of Appeals' holding that would have greatly restricted government immunity for public owners.

Monthly Columns

What the Legislators Are Considering
Link to information on pending legislation of particular interest, updated daily.

What the Courts Are Saying . . .
Five cases cover the waterfront from trying to recoup taxes erroneously paid to the wrong school district to prevailing wage, unworkmanlike conduct, tortious interference with a business relationship, and intentional torts.

Holman, Gillis & Shevelow on Construction Documents: Recent Changes to the OSFC General Conditions
The title says it all, and Doug Shevelow, P.E. & Esq., explains it all.

OSHA Corner: What's New in the World of Job Safety?
Read this to stay up-to-date on news and information regarding OSHA and job safety.

ADR Corner: More on the AAA Mediation Rules
In addition to discussing the AAA rules for mediation, David S. Riddle, P.E., summarizes a court opinion released earlier this month that sanctions one party for wasting time in a mediation.

Upcoming Seminars
See information on upcoming construction seminars featuring Bricker & Eckler construction attorneys.