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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

Over time coronavirus pandemic exposure claims may result in a new emergent subset of premises liability case law and in a number of jurisdictions new statutes are already limiting liability, but in most instances it is presumed the longstanding body of premises liability law will control.

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#91:  Liability Insurance for a Subcontractor's Defective Work

NH Construction Law

“May unintentionally faulty subcontractor work that damages an insured’s work product constitute an ‘accident’ under a commercial general liability insurance policy?” When the subcontractor installed the expansion joints in the steam boiler and related piping backwards, the heating system got damaged.

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Federal Court Confirms Liberal Federal Policy Favoring Arbitration Awards

Constructlaw

2022) This federal case relates to the construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois. The state of Iowa hired Lunda Construction Company (Lunda) as the general contractor for the project, which contracted Industrial Steel Construction, Inc. Lunda Construction Company , 33 F.4th 4th 1038, 1041 (8th Cir.

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Bring Construction Billing into Focus

Construction Business Owner

A purpose-built solution that aims to eradicate the tedium and liability associated with money flow management in construction, this tool offers complete visibility into every stage of an invoice’s life cycle — from conception to completion. Greg Ragsdale. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 14:54.

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#114:  No Damages for Delay -- Maybe, Maybe Not

NH Construction Law

Still, contracts excusing a party from liability for the harm he causes have never been favorites of the courts, which often show a willingness to entertain exceptions to the enforceability of such clauses. Iowa Southern Utilities Co. , Iowa 1973). 376, 397 (S.D. 2d 132, 140, 118 N.E.2d ”).

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How to Get Better Options in Today’s Hard Insurance Market

Construction Business Owner

They work with construction clients to bridge the gap between their liabilities and protecting their assets while bringing innovative vision to insurance broking to solve a company’s risk challenges. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Author Bio Richard Kohn and William Lathem are Risk Consultants at Cobbs Allen.

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How to Step Up Your Game on Loss Control & Claims Management

Construction Business Owner

They work with construction clients to bridge the gap between their liabilities and protecting their assets while bringing innovative vision to insurance broking to solve a company’s risk challenges. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Author Bio Richard Kohn and William Lathem are Risk Consultants at Cobbs Allen.

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