Indemnification Agreements May Require Defense of Unproven Negligence
The wording of an indemnification clause is important. Indemnification clauses are usually part of construction contracts between owners,…
October 25Latest in: Insurance and Surety
“Fake President” Fraud Coverage Decisions Leave Contractors in Legal Limbo
Differing district court opinions make it difficult to prepare for email fraud. Large companies with significant cash flows…
October 25AGC to Offer Lean Construction for Executives Session at 2017 Construction SuperConference
Kevin Gaffney, conference director, “This is a great opportunity for executive and leaders in the legal and construction…
October 11Opinion—What are the economic benefits of President Trump’s wall?
By Don Wallis The wall could be a boon to the construction industry It remains unclear whether the…
October 11Contract and On-site Actions Determine Liability for Accidents
The general contractor is held liable despite transfer of responsibility to subcontractors. An Indiana appellate court has ruled…
October 11Texas Court Overturns Obama’s Overtime Rule
The 2014 DOL rules remain in place One of President Obama’s last acts while in office was to…
October 11Purchasing Materials for a Subcontractor has Risks
Advice on how general contractors can protect their interest in this material All general contractors know it is…
October 11Builders’ Risk Claims and Deadlines Extensions Related to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Coverage depends upon the cause of the damage. Two articles by Scott Van Voorhis in ENR.com discuss the…
October 11Women’s Leadership Workshop to be Offered at 2017 Construction SuperConference
Atlanta: Led by dynamic coach and educator Brooke Vuckovic, Ph.D., this complimentary workshop presented by Navigant, Eversheds Sutherland,…
October 2Opinion—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…
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