Dick Bennett | Property Insurance Law Observer | July 7, 2015 Last Thursday in King v. Burwell, 2015 WL 2473448, 2015 U.S. LEXIS 4248 (U.S., Jun. 25, 2015), Chief Justice Roberts explained that “[a] provision that may seem ambiguous in isolation is often clarified by the remainder of the statutory scheme” when construing a law. … Continue reading Texas Court Rejects Ambiguity Arguments Bottomed on a Single Phrase
Month: July 2015
Oregon Supreme Court enforces Indemnity Provisions, but Only to a Point
Gabe Weaver | The Policyholder Report | July 8, 2015 The Oregon Supreme Court recently addressed an issue that has been the source of significant uncertainty in construction disputes: the extent to which construction agreements can require subcontractors to indemnify general contractors for damages caused by the negligence of others. This issue keenly interests coverage counsel… Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court enforces Indemnity Provisions, but Only to a Point
Minnesota Legislature Tweaks Responsible Contractor Act
Bob Huber | Stinson Leonard Street | June 1, 2015 The Minnesota legislature recently passed a bill amending Minnesota’s Responsible Contractor Act. Going into the session, contractor lobbyists knew they could not expect of the law to be repealed. Their goal was to reduce paperwork and make the law more workable. In the end, they were… Continue reading Minnesota Legislature Tweaks Responsible Contractor Act
Utah Amends Law to Add Procedures to Address Excessive Precontruction and Constructions Liens
Amy L. Pierce | Pillsbury | June 3, 2015 Recently, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed into law House Bill 46, new law that amends the provisions relating to unauthorized and excessive claims of preconstruction and construction liens. For those parties who agree to arbitrate claims for a residential project or for $50,000 or less, H.B. 46… Continue reading Utah Amends Law to Add Procedures to Address Excessive Precontruction and Constructions Liens
Berkeley Balcony Collapse Raises Questions about Reporting Requirements for Contractors
Matthew T. Hawk | Gordon & Rees LLP | June 30, 2015 In the wake of the recent balcony collapse that killed six people in Berkeley, California, questions have been raised regarding past claims made against the general contractor of that building, Segue Construction, particularly those regarding improperly waterproofed balconies at previous projects. Several news… Continue reading Berkeley Balcony Collapse Raises Questions about Reporting Requirements for Contractors