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Assignment of Benefits for Contractors: Pros & Cons of Accepting an AOB

Levelset

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. They may not have the funds available to pay the contractor out of pocket, so they’re counting on that insurance check to cover the construction costs. Setting up an AOB.

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

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. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. Code § 2782; N.Y.

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Last, but NOT Least: Why You Should Take a Closer Look at Your Next Indemnification Clause

Construction and Infrastructure Law

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. In many instances, a clause can be drafted to protect against claims asserted as well as an ultimate finding of liability. Code § 2782; N.Y.

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#88   Battle of the Forms: When Is There an Enforceable Contract?

NH Construction Law

When contracts and subcontracts are negotiated, it is common for written drafts and redrafts to circulate between the parties, sometimes with a letter of intent to enter into a contract thrown into the mix, and sometimes with competing forms being used – a proposal or bid on one side, an expansive formal contract on the other.

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Preparing the CDL Driver: What Training Should be Required?

FDR Safety

Because of the diversity of views and the divergent interests of all the stakeholders affected by the commercial truck and bus industries, including carriers, safety groups, insurers, police, etc., the USDOT has announced that it intends to undertake a negotiated rule-making or “RegNeg.”.

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California Legislature Further Helping Subcontractors

Construction Law Monitor

In a perfect world, general contract presents the subcontract document to the subcontractor, and that sub has its lawyer review the contract to see if the terms can be negotiated so that its a fair document for all involved. There is no need to waste taxpayer money to draft, argue, and pass bills such as these.

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THE ESTIMATING PROCESS FROM A TO Z

Construction Cost Estimating

Special Enumerated Fees You or your contractor can want correct insurance policy to shield the building throughout construction, and to shield against damage to others (liability). Banks, Insurance agents, Surveyor, Engineers and Lawyer. Project Revision Fee 13. Zoning Fee 14. Re-Inspection Fee/Extra Inspections 15. Re-Review Fees 16.