Blogs & Resources
Blogs & Resources
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Stites & Harbison's Presentations:
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Sustainable Design and Construction
David B. Ratterman J. Spencer Harmon
Jamie L. Cox Angela R. Stephens
Using role-playing, Stites & Harbison attorneys take us through a mock legal conflict resulting when a building does not achieve LEED certification. This informative presentation is also enjoyable and entertaining. To make viewing more convenient, we've divided the video into 10 short segments below:
- Part 1, Introduction of cast of characters (length 5:00)
- Part 2, Spencer Harmon as "the owner" (length 5:04)
- Part 3, Spencer Harmon (continued) (length 5:00)
- Part 4, Jamie Cox as "the banker" (length 5:10)
- Part 5, David Ratterman as "the architect" (length 5:00)
- Part 6, David Ratterman (continued) (length 5:09)
- Part 7, Angela Stephens as "the general contractor" (length 5:32)
- Part 8, Step-by-step guide to Avoiding the Pitfalls (length 5:09)
- Part 9, Avoiding Legal Pitfalls (continued) (length 5:16)
- Part 10, Avoiding Legal Pitfalls (continued) (length 2:49)
Presented October 23, 2009 at the Green Steps to Achieving Sustainability Conference
One Southern Indiana Chamber & Economic Development
Jeffersonville, Indiana
Presented by David B. Ratterman, J. Spencer Harmon, Jaime L. Cox and Angela R. Stephens
Stites & Harbison's Podcasts:
Understanding the AIA Contract Documents and the ConsensusDOCS
PODCAST
Presented September 10, 2009 to Structural Engineers Association of Ohio 2009 Annual Conference
Presented by Matthew A. Gillies, Stites & Harbison Construction Attorney
AISC Code of Standard Practice For Structural Engineers
PODCAST
Presented September 10, 2009 to Structural Engineers Association of Ohio 2009 Annual Conference
Presented by David B. Ratterman, Stites & Harbison Construction Attorney
AIA Contract Documents vs. ConsensusDOCS: Who’s the Fairest of Them All?
Anne E. Gorham Cassidy R. Rosenthal
PODCAST
Presented December 3, 2008 to AGC Kentucky
Presented by Anne E. Gorham and Cassidy Ruschell Rosenthal, Stites & Harbison Construction Attorneys
Both the American Institute of Architects and ConsensusDOCS published new contract documents during 2007. Do you know which ones are right for your project?
Anne and Cassidy highlight the key provisions of both sets of contract documents, analyze the most relevant risk-shifting provisions and discuss the hot button issues from the perspective of owners, developers, contractors, design professionals and subcontractors. Find out how they compare and contrast, and whether they allocate risk to the appropriate parties.
Stites & Harbison's Blogs:
Tennessee Conservation Easement Law
Allison A. Wiemer and Miranda R. Christy
The preservation of open spaces and historic sites is critical to our well-being. In Tennessee, one of the best tools available to preserve our open spaces and our historic identity is a conservation easement.
Our blog seeks to stir up dialogue about the use of this single great tool which can be employed by private citizens and governmental entities alike to ensure that future generations will forever understand the beauty and history of this wonderful State.
Williamson County, TN, Developer
Williamson County, Tennessee is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with demanding requirements for new development and redevelopment of existing properties.
This blog addresses current issues affecting real estate development in Williamson County. Technical aspects of development such as bonds and standards are discussed, and new initiatives such as affordable housing, sustainability, and new urbanism are considered. This blog should prove interesting for both professionals involved in real estate development and laypeople with an interest in growth.
Tennessee Environmental Law Blog
William L. Penny Christina B. Davidow
Environmental law is very visible, extremely complicated and ever changing. Court decisions, the General Assembly and the environmental regulatory agencies— state and federal—provide new challenges regularly in keeping abreast of the latest developments. In addition to traditional environmental law components, our blog will include information and news on so-called Green building, LEED accreditation and sustainability in order to explore the transition as Green building develops into a way of life. As environmental law grows and changes, we hope interested persons will follow our blog for insight and information on these new and important issues.