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Supreme Court Permits State Law Claims Against Superfund Property

Green Building Law Update

Over the past 35 years, EPA has worked with the current owner of the now-closed smelter, Atlantic Richfield Company, to implement a cleanup plan for a remediation expected to continue through 2025. That approval process, if pursued, could ameliorate the conflict, if any, between the landowners’ restoration plan and EPA’s Superfund cleanup.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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“If something goes wrong, liability could hit the GC’s policy, which dilutes liability insurance limits, negatively impacts their claims history, and forces them to deal with a claim that’s not really their fault.”. General liability insurance. Business auto insurance.

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Claims Mitigation During Construction Phase

Construction Dive

By Jim Zack Construction claims are becoming increasingly prevalent and expensive. It is key that owners and contractors work together to keep the project on schedule and communicate any deviations from plan. In reality, in construction, we often stifle communications for fear of liability. Bad news delivered late is a disaster!

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Construction Law: March 2024

Construction Law

Analysis Courts upholding planning permissions against judicial review applications Judicial review applications have not been having a successful time in the courts recently, with several high profile attempts to halt infrastructure projects having been refused this year. A key difference is the time during which claims can be made.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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To minimize any financial damage, a comprehensive carpenter’s insurance plan is a smart bet. . There are many policies that apply to a carpenter, but a simple business owner’s policy can include property damage and liability coverage. What is carpenter insurance? Does a carpenter need insurance?

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GA Court of Appeals Enforces Contract Clause, Excluding Liability for Incidental Damages Where Specific Performance Is Ordered

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360 planned to build apartments on the Site. DonRob planned to develop the other two sections into townhomes and commercial units. Instead, it contracted to limit DonRob’s exposure by agreeing that “[t]he remedies set forth herein are the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies in the event of any claimed default.”

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A Plumbing Contractor’s Guide to Insurance Coverage

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When you tackle the jobs you’ve secured, it’s also important to plan for the unexpected. Obtaining an insurance policy is a key step in planning for the success of your plumbing business, and we’ve developed a guide to help answer some of your questions. The average cost for a workers comp claim in 2019-20 was $41,353.