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For the past decade, legal and business professionals in the construction industry have eagerly anticipated the annual release of this best-selling guide. The 1998 Wiley Construction Law Update provides in-depth analysis of critical, need-to-know legal and business developments from every corner of the construction industry. Comprised of 18 informative chapters--each written by an expert of team of experts from the legal, business and government sectors--the 1998 Update offers timely, practical analysis on these issues of national importance: the launching of the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) General Conditions--new AIA Document A201 Additional insured endorsements Other peoples' insurance (OPI) coverage in construction projects Limitations on design professional liability Recent developments in arbitration law Multi-prime contracting Owners' remedies for damage to property Correction or withdrawal of a bid; government contracts Liability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and more! You get clear, in-depth explanations of recent case law and statutory developments, plus on-point practical guidance to help you make informed strategic and tactical moves. The 1998 Wiley Construction Law Update also brings you up-to-date with new developments impacting the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, Northwest and Western regions of the U.S. These include: new state legislation affecting payment obligations, minority business enterprise requirements, bidding rights and obligations, contractual rights and obligations, building Code issues, taxation, and more!