Today is the Premier Intermountain Construction Defect & Dispute Conference in Sandy, UT and in conjunction with this event we are excited to announce these 5 future Construction Defect & Dispute Conferences! Coming up next will be our Premier Northwest Construction Defect & Dispute Conference on September 11, 2015 in Portland, OR. We will then… Continue reading Additional Construction Defect & Dispute Conferences Announced!
Month: May 2015
Indemnity Clauses—What do they mean, and what should you be looking for?
Craig Martin | Construction Contractor Advisor | May 4, 2015 It seems that every construction contract now-a-days, contains an indemnity clause. Contractors should be reviewing these indemnity clauses very carefully to understand the potential scope of an indemnity obligation and your opportunity to negotiate changes. What is an indemnity Clause? An indemnity clause transfers risk from… Continue reading Indemnity Clauses—What do they mean, and what should you be looking for?
Award of Attorneys’ Fees in Construction Dispute Founded Solely on AAA Rules
Kenneth A. Slavens | Husch Blackwell LLP | May 5, 2015 On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, the Missouri Court of Appeals issued its decision in City of Chesterfield v. Frederich Construction Inc., et al. The Court of Appeals confirmed an arbitration award that included the payment of attorneys’ fees despite the lack of contractual provision… Continue reading Award of Attorneys’ Fees in Construction Dispute Founded Solely on AAA Rules
Construction Defects: What Insurance Policy Applies
James O. Birr | Jimerson & Cobb P.A. | April 29, 2015 In construction defect claims, various insurance policies are often implicated. These policies can span many years, so it is critical to determine what policy or policies may provide insurance coverage for the damages that ensue. The insurance policies at play, for general contractors,… Continue reading Construction Defects: What Insurance Policy Applies
Koller Concrete, Inc. v. Tube City IMS, LLC, PICS Case No. 15-0664 (Pa. Super. April 21, 2015) Donohue, J. (19 pages).
The Legal Intelligencer | May 5, 2015 Koller Concrete, Inc. v. Tube City IMS, LLC, PICS Case No. 15-0664 (Pa. Super. April 21, 2015) Donohue, J. (19 pages). In a case arising from sale of allegedly defective cement, trial court properly allowed witness to testify even though there was a “technical” violation of a sequestration… Continue reading Koller Concrete, Inc. v. Tube City IMS, LLC, PICS Case No. 15-0664 (Pa. Super. April 21, 2015) Donohue, J. (19 pages).