Opinion—Real Estate Developers Increase Profits by Embracing Regulations Instead of Fighting Them
By Don Wallis Developers are helping restore the vitality of the Chesapeake Bay. The construction industry devotes…
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Local School Board Can Render a Contract Void because it Exceeded Its Statutory Authority
There was no legal recourse for the contractor who entered into the contract with the School Board. Contractors…
July 25The Faulty Work of a Subcontractor is Probably a Covered “Occurrence” in New York
The Tenth Circuit interprets contractual language in favor of the policy holder. The U.S. Court of Appeals for…
July 25Massachusetts Court Finds There is No Coverage for Preventative Maintenance
The court rejected the plaintiff’s argument that the contract contained ambiguous language that would allow coverage. Traub Lieberman…
July 25Insurers not Liable for Employer’s Failure to Notify Employees of Insurance Provisions
The employer, not the insurance carrier, has a duty to notify insured to file evidence of insurability. An…
July 25Construction SuperConference Announces Keynote Speaker
Rich Karlgaard, an entrepreneur-turned-publisher, columnist, author, television commentator, private investor and board director, brings his unique perspective on…
June 28Opinion—The U.S Supreme Court Ruling in Epic Systems v. Lewis is Victory for Business, Setback for Organized Labor
By Don Wallis. The Court reaffirms the intended purpose of the Federal Arbitration Act. The 1925 Federal…
June 27Complying with Rules for P3s for Public Transportation Projects is Now Easier
The new FTA Rules are similar to the Federal Highway Administration procedures The Federal Transit Authority has issued…
June 27California Supreme Court Clarifies the Use of Good Faith Withholdings in Payment Disputes
The Legislative intent of prompt payment statutes must be taken into account. Both common law and statutory law…
June 27What Constitutes a “Suit” in Commercial General Liability Policy Coverage?
The Florida Supreme Court provides an expansive meaning for “suit” Insurance carriers have been arguing with contractors over…
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