Construction Dive

MARCH 19, 2014

Thus, “Other Insurance” clauses only can govern the later division of responsibility between those insurers for the cost of defending the insured. Thus, “Other Insurance” clauses only can govern the later division of responsibility between those insurers for the cost of defending the insured.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 29, 2015

There are multiple types of insurance coverage for the various risks on a construction project. However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., However, when there are multiple insurance carriers covering the same risk (i.e., In a recent case, Cincinnati Insurance Co.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

If a contractor’s work fails after a project is complete, completed operations insurance can help cover some of the expenses. It is sold as an extension to your general liability insurance policy and may be required by the state you work in or the project owner. Learn more: The most common types of insurance policies in construction.

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NH Construction Law

JULY 21, 2019

How many bites at the apple is a litigant given to prove his claim? This principle finds expression in a legal doctrine called res judicata , also known as claim preclusion, which “prevents parties from relitigating matters actually litigated and matters that could have been litigated in the first action.”

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020

Parties to a lawsuit, or who reasonably should anticipate future litigation, have a duty not to destroy evidence crucial to their opponents’ claims or defenses. American Family Mutual Insurance Co. Golke , 768 N.W.2d 2d 729, 737 (Wis. ” Murray v. . 06-4630-BLS2

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Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

An indemnification clause should provide for the defense of an indemnified party in addition to the recovery of damages. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. An indemnity clause is often only worth as much as the underlying insurance coverage.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

An indemnification clause should provide for the defense of an indemnified party in addition to the recovery of damages. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. An indemnity clause is often only worth as much as the underlying insurance coverage.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

281 Broadway Holdings, LLC , a subcontractor was forced to pay for the costs of defense of the owner and general contractor, even though the court found that the contractor was not at fault. The owner and the general contractor filed cross-claims against SJ for indemnification. contracts insurance litigation'

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 28, 2013

No doubt as a surprise to many Illinois defense attorneys, a new Illinois law that goes into effect on January 1, 2014, will affect the way settlements are handled. This law, Public Act 098-0548, codified at 735 ILCS 5/2-2301, applies to “personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, or tort action involving a claim for money damages.”

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2020

It is often said that a payment bond surety may assert all of the contractual defenses to payment enjoyed by its principal. 2d 404 (1990), construing Florida law, held that general contractor’s “pay-if-paid” defense was not available to a surety. I promised elaboration on this question in an earlier blog (# 8).

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. If the net recovery on the claims were to exceed $4.3

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 20, 2014

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. Talk to an insurance agent that understands construction about your insurance needs.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 17, 2013

Opponents believe New York’s scaffolding law is too rigid, claiming the law awards negligent and even drunk construction workers. Opponents of the law also claim that it has increased the cost of liability insurance, making it challenging for contractors to obtain coverage and build in New York.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 15, 2012

We strongly recommend a Subchapter S Corp (a Sub S) for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. Talk to an insurance agent that understands construction about your insurance needs.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JANUARY 2, 2015

Get Organized - We strongly recommend a Subchapter S-Corp for tax advantages, protecting your personal assets in the event of a claim or lawsuit against your company and for future expansion. Insurance - Is critical to your construction company. Talk to an insurance agent that understands construction about your insurance needs.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 26, 2014

Rick Perry and GEICO Chairman and CEO Tony Nicely recently announced the insurance giant will be expanding its Katy operations, creating 1,000 new jobs over the next three years and $8.5 We’re excited about expanding our claims operations with our new Katy office,” Nicely said. “We Photo: governor.state.tx.us.). By Ed Felton.

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Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference False Claims lands Engineer in jail : Recent Posts. 3d 314 (C.A.3

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 17, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. « Sole Proximate Cause Defense Reaffirmed | Main. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect » April 17, 2009. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman.  " 29 C.F.R. 541.300(a). Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. apply to any claim that is directed to arbitration by the court.   May 01, 2012 in arbitration , general , litigation | Permalink. Categories.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Design and construction firms should now check with their insurance carriers to determine whether they have insurance to cover old claims.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 3, 2017

There are a panoply of federal laws within discreet silos, including significantly: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA), and the like. A claim pending against a major U.S.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. The Architect’s duty to indemnify the Owner under this provision shall be limited to the available proceeds of insurance coverage. Here it is: § 8.1.3

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 14, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud.   The complaint included counts for breach of contract, but also quasi-contractual claims:  quantum meruit and unjust enrichment, respectively. 

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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 6, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Jurado , which involved competing lien claims.  He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Trystate claimed that there was an unpaid balance of some $250,000 for both buildings.    Chapeau filed bankruptcy. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

New York 40

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate. Categories.

Louisiana 40

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 20, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. « Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect | Main. | » April 20, 2009. Idle Equipment not entitled to Lien in Missouri.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 21, 2007

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. On December 20, 2007, the Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling in United States Fire Insurance Company v. Florida Supreme Court follows Texas Lamar Homes.

Florida 40

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 4, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial. arising out of or relating to this Agreement. Categories. arbitration.

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Construction Lawyer

JULY 20, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. July 20, 2012 in insurance , litigation | Permalink. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial.

Illinois 40

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 2, 2012

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. " The final paragraph, § 21.4,  governed situations where the subcontractor asserts claims against the owner or architect. Categories.

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Contract Illinois Legal Construction 40

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. Insurance coverage. The Act also requires a minimum amount of insurance coverage when working on home improvement projects. Notice of right of rescission.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 21, 2009

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. He has handled all facets of litigation from pleading to motion practice to discovery to trial. Misclassification of professional employees can be dangerous.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Inspect the Exterior Shingle s: Due to storms, the roof of the houses are damaged widely because they are protected you as a front-line defense against tough outdoor weather conditions. Please contact a licensed, insured contractor who can also provide a warranty of that project after finished. Insured Info. Name of Insured.

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