Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your professional liability insurance policy. Insurance carriers want to know where claims may come from before you admit to any liability. Regards, Mr. Ethics.

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Mr Ethics

AUGUST 24, 2016

If you are performing services on a project and the code requires you to admit to any errors or work defects performed by you; you could run afoul of your professional liability insurance policy. Insurance carriers want to know where claims may come from before you admit to any liability. Regards, Mr. Ethics.

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NH Construction Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

Subrogation – the right of an insurer, upon paying an injured party’s damages arising out of a negligence claim, to chase the negligent party for reimbursement – is a staple of the law. And the insurer will have no say in the matter. Notice that this clause expressly addresses only property insurance.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If the principal’s bond application is approved, the surety company will require the principal to sign an indemnity agreement before it will issue the bond. The indemnity agreement provides that the principal will hold the surety harmless if a claim is filed against the bond. Are Surety Bonds Insurance?

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NH Construction Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Because venue provisions can be waived, courts allow Miller Act claims to be litigated in a different court selected by the parties’ contract. The Federal Arbitration Act instructs federal courts to enforce arbitration agreements according to their terms. Industrial Lumber Co. , Enterprises, Inc. , 3d 35, 36 (1st Cir. 873 F.Supp.2d

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Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

By Bruce Jervis Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policies have been the source of much controversy in the construction industry. The policies insure against personal injury or property damage caused by an occurrence during the contractor’s performance of the work. Insurers certainly don’t intend them to.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

” You may already have an insurance policy that offers coverage for business property and general liability. An installation floater is a form of insurance coverage that protects the value of building materials that will become a permanent part of a commercial or residential structure. What is an installation floater?

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project. Code § 2782; N.Y.

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Constructlaw

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Fire broke out, resulting in a loss that was paid by the owner’s builder’s risk insurance. The contractor and subcontractors moved for summary judgment, asserting that the carriers’ claims were barred by the mutual waiver of subrogation contained in the prime contract.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

JANUARY 9, 2020

Indemnification clauses appear in nearly every agreement, but they are often overlooked as mere boilerplate provisions after the parties have painstakingly negotiated all of the other terms. Indemnification clauses are arguably the most important part of an agreement when an accident or dispute arises on a project. Code § 2782; N.Y.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 9, 2011

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (“Sloan”), the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has an in depth discussion regarding some technical yet very important clauses found within many construction contracts between general contractor, subcontractors, owner and the surety. Liquidating Agreement. Sloan pg 17. See Carl A.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

AB 1701 “does not prohibit a direct contractor or subcontractor at any tier from establishing by contract or enforcing any otherwise lawful remedies against a subcontractor it hires for liability created…” Accordingly, direct contractors across California should take a closer look at the terms of their agreements with subcontractors.

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Levelset

JULY 21, 2022

A contractor bond is a three-party agreement. In the event of a valid claim against the license bond, the principal must reimburse the surety company for any payouts. The surety company is responsible for requesting reimbursement from the contractor after a claim payout has been made on the contractor’s behalf.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. This effectively wiped out the existing statute of repose and revived Sverdrups liability.

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NH Construction Law

DECEMBER 19, 2020

2002) (“Thus, the liability of a surety and its principal on a Miller Act payment bond is coextensive with the contractual liability of the principal only to the extent that it consistent with the rights and obligations created under the Miller Act.”). United States ex rel. Walton Technology v. Westar Engineering , 290 F.3d

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 3, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Federal Court dismisses subs claim against GC because of arbitration provision. Liquidation Agreement did not supercede agreement to arbitrate.

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Construction Lawyer

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

The owner and the general contractor filed cross-claims against SJ for indemnification. There was an indemnification provision in the contractor/subcontractor agreement that read as follows: A. Further, it is by no means certain that there will be insurance coverage for the architect or contractor who enters into such an agreement.

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Construction Lawyer

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document. One of the new 2007 AIA documents is B103 -- Owner-Architect Agreement for a Large or Complex Project.

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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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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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Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 22, 2017

On December 15, 2017, Congressional Leaders announced that the conferees appointed by both the House and the Senate reached an agreement to reconcile differences between the House’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “House Bill”) with the Senate’s version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and unveiled the text of a final bill (the “Tax Bill”).

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 28, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate. Normally, only a party to an agreement to arbitrate is bound by the arbitration provision.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 19, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Subscribe to this blogs feed.

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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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Construction Lawyer

OCTOBER 18, 2006

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Indemnity Agreement. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference Indemnity Agreement : Recent Posts. Banfield (No. Categories.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Notably, in two areas (1) professional liability insurance (errors & omissions coverage), and (2) getting legal assistance at the beginning of a project. And yet, very often, in the long run they are costing themselves money– in contract disputes, legal wrangling at project end, or in paying out of pocket for large claims.

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North Carolina IDEA Construction Insurance 48

Construction Lawyer

MAY 1, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. apply to any claim that is directed to arbitration by the court. apply to any claim that is directed to arbitration by the court.

Florida 40

Florida Illinois Claims AIA 40

Construction Lawyer

AUGUST 30, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. False Claims lands Engineer in jail. Listed below are links to weblogs that reference False Claims lands Engineer in jail : Recent Posts.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 27, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. He claimed that his work was "production only," which was essentially the function of a draftsman.  " 29 C.F.R. 541.300(a).

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Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

I would say the vast majority of my clients are very fearful of losing their jobs, even with a collective bargaining agreement in place. The result of this research was a white paper which demonstrated the overwhelming majority of fraud was committed by employers and their insurance companies.

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Construction Lawyer

MAY 4, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us.   This agreement did not provide for arbitration.    That customer service agreement included an arbitration clause. . 

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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

MAY 2, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. " The final paragraph, § 21.4,  governed situations where the subcontractor asserts claims against the owner or architect.

Contract 40

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Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

The Act establishes a registration program for home improvement contractors, along with required contract provisions, minimum insurance coverage, and more. The contract should constitute the entire agreement between the parties, including attached copies of any required notices. Insurance coverage. Notice of right of rescission.

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 17, 2009

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Economic Loss Doctrine bars Nevada claims against Architect » April 17, 2009. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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Construction Lawyer

DECEMBER 21, 2007

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. « Limitation of Liability in new AIA Document | Main. | Non-signatory bound by agreement to arbitrate » December 21, 2007.

Florida 40

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Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

Sabo & Zahn LLC is an Illinois Limited Liability Company. You are not our client and we are not your attorneys unless and until you enter into a written retainer agreement with us. Trystate claimed that there was an unpaid balance of some $250,000 for both buildings.  Unlimited liability for designers and contractors.

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