The Holcomb Decision In Holcomb, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that “[a] party can contractually agree to a limitations period shorter than that provided by statute in certain circumstances.” Holcomb … Continue reading “Can Parties Shorten Statutory Limitation Periods?”

Our very own Kurt Faux has been admitted to the Idaho Bar in conjunction with the expansion of our services in Idaho. Currently the Faux Law Group represents sureties in Utah, … Continue reading “Faux Law Expanding”

By Kurt Faux The Nevada Supreme Court recently determined that an unconditional release from a bottom-tiered contractor to the middle-tiered and higher-tiered contractors did not preclude a claim by the … Continue reading “How to Avoid Paying Twice for the Same Work”

The PHCC of  Nevada during its Chilli Cook Off event held a charitable derby car race. The original cars were made by Toys 4 Smiles, association trying to “bring smiles” to … Continue reading “Charitable Derby Car Race”

Margi Grein, executive officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board gave a presentation at our office about issues involving contractors. We had a great discussion. During the presentation she reminded … Continue reading “Nevada State Contractors Board’s Presentation”

In MB America, Inc., v. Alaska Pacific Leasing Company, 132 Nev. Adv. Op. 8 (February 4, 2016), the Nevada Supreme Court dismissed MB America’s breach of contract lawsuit because MB America did not … Continue reading “Industry Update: Mediation is a Condition Precedent to Filing a Lawsuit”

Margi Grein, executive officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board gave a presentation at our office about issues involving contractors. We had a great discussion.  During the presentation she reminded … Continue reading “Industry Reminder: Unlicensed Contractors “

The PHCC of Nevada during its Chilli Cook Off event held a charitable derby car race. The original cars were made by Toys 4 Smiles, association trying to “bring smiles” to children with scrap … Continue reading “Charitable Event: Toys 4 Smiles”

By John Cory & Jordan Faux In general, most payment and performance bonds do not include an arbitration provision. Instead, a surety may be bound to arbitrate when the bond … Continue reading “Claimants Argue New Nevada Supreme Court Case Obligates Sureties to Arbitrate”

Jordan Faux was one of the presenters at the Contract Surety Bonding Workshop by the Surety & Fidelity Association of Nevada in conjunction with the Nevada Subcontractors Association & Associated … Continue reading “Surety & Fidelity Association of Nevada’s Workshop”