I WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE FROM JULY 8TH THROUGH JULY 13TH AND WILL HAVE LITTLE TO NO INTERNET SERVICE. IF YOU GET A BINGO, SEND IN YOUR CARD AS USUAL AND I WILL REPLY ON MONDAY THE 15TH. I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE. The current game is now: T’s BINGO – make a… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – July 8th
Month: July 2013
Colorado’s Anti-Indemnity and Additional Insured Law
Jonathan Allen – June 21, 2013 The Colorado anti-indemnity statute significantly affects the enforceability of indemnification provisions in Colorado construction contracts. With some limited exceptions, construction contracts imposing broad indemnity obligations—i.e., obligations requiring a party to a construction agreements to cover losses associated with another party’s own negligence—are void. Colorado’s anti-indemnity statute does not apply… Continue reading Colorado’s Anti-Indemnity and Additional Insured Law
New Mexico’s Anti-Indemnity Act and Additional Insured Provisions
Joshua Grabel – June 21, 2013 The New Mexico Anti-Indemnity Act related to construction projects was adopted to “promote safety in uniquely hazardous work place environments,” like construction sites, by holding each party accountable for its actions on a construction site. See N.M.S.A. § 56-7-1 (“the Act”). The Act reads, in pertinent part: A provision in… Continue reading New Mexico’s Anti-Indemnity Act and Additional Insured Provisions
California’s Anti-Indemnification Statute and Additional Insured Provisions
Stuart J. Einbinder and Jeffrey M. Singletary – June 20, 2013 California law governing indemnification in the construction industry has recently undergone a major overhaul. Previously, a broad indemnity provision that effectively transferred the risk of loss down the chain from the owner or general contractor to the downstream contractor or subcontractor could be enforceable… Continue reading California’s Anti-Indemnification Statute and Additional Insured Provisions
BINGO Word of the Day – July 5th
The current game is now: T’s BINGO – make a “T” either right side up, upside down or sideways. Today’s Useless Fact: Racehorses have been known to wear out new shoes in one race. Here is today’s word: EUGENE PETERSON Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – July 5th