Opinion—Contractors, the unsung heroes of disaster relief

By Don Wallis Builders are always among the first to respond and the last to leave when disaster strikes. In the past month hurricanes have ravaged Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico with unprecedented fury. Wildfires in the Northwest have done the same

Kentucky Court Rules No Contract Needed for Contractors to File Negligent Misrepresentation Suits Against Architects

This ruling expands the ability of contractors to obtain recourse against architects. The Kentucky Court of Appeals recently ruled that contractors can file suit against architects even though there is no contractual relationship between the two. D.W

Public Labor Agreements No Longer Required in Missouri

PLAs are no longer required for government projects In Missouri. Public Labor Agreements (PLAs) require contractors working for public entities to adhere to certain labor relation requirements. Traditionally this has meant that contractors must work

AIA Provisions May Provide Architects With A Cause Of Action for Copyright Infringement Against Contractors.

Ohio court rules that AIA B101-2007 gives architects almost absolute control over their plans and specifications. Contractors are aware that the American Institute of Architects (AIA) documents provide architects with significant contractual advantag

Additional Insured Limitations Must Be Clear, Reasonable

California Court of Appeal rules that limitations must be explicitly stated.  The California Court of Appeal in a recent case, Pulte Home Corp. v. American Safety Indemnity Co., Cal Ct. App. (4th Dist.) Docket No. DO 70478, ruled that an insurer can

Construction SuperConference to Welcome Todd Buchholz as Opening Keynote

Todd Buchholz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CSC and you will not want to miss it! Bruce Ficken, Member, Cozen O’Connor and CSC Co-Chair: “Anyone planning to attend the opening keynote session, featuring Todd Buchholz, is in for a

Opinion—The Lasting Mark of the Trump Administration May be its Reduction of the “Administrative State”

By Don Wallis The current administration has rescinded hundreds of regulations. Reading and listening to media coverage of the increasingly acrimonious battle between the President and Congress, one might assume that nothing of consequence is being a

Northwest Area Water Supply Project Approved After 15 Years of Litigation

The project can still be postponed by further appeals.  The Northwest Area Water Supply project is a partially completed pipeline that will supply northwestern North Dakota with a steady supply of drinking water when it is completed. When that will

NYC Rezoning Provides Insights into the Legal Complexities of Urban Development

Approval of new zoning is only the first step in providing developers with the opportunity to redevelop existing properties. An article by David M. Levitt in Bloomberg’s National Real Estate Investor outlines the ongoing efforts of the City of New