Jimmy Stamp | Smithsonian Magazine | October 2016 A celebrated architect goes out on a limb with a bold new take on building tall From the street, the new seven-story “T3” building going up in Minneapolis looks a lot like an old warehouse: large repeating windows and weathered steel sheathing the color of brick. But… Continue reading Is Timber the Future of Urban Construction?
Month: October 2016
When the Damage is Done Are You Prepared to Litigate Against Your Insurance Company?
Kara Cleary | Barnes & Thornburg LLP | October 11, 2016 In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, there will certainly be a wave of claims and possible denials of coverage by insurance companies. Before the storm hit, we heard a great deal about “preparedness” for the storm. But, how prepared is your company if it… Continue reading When the Damage is Done Are You Prepared to Litigate Against Your Insurance Company?
New Oregon Opinion Does Not Preclude Assertion of Coverage Defenses
Kevin Clonts | Rizzo Mattingly Bosworth PC | October 5, 2016 Many are hailing the Oregon Supreme Court’s recent decision in FountainCourt Homeowners’ Assoc. v. American Family as “closing loopholes for insurers” and as barring insurers from litigating coverage issues after a verdict against the insured. However, the case’s actual holdings are much narrower, and the court could… Continue reading New Oregon Opinion Does Not Preclude Assertion of Coverage Defenses
Nevada Supreme Court Ruling Means Additional Liability for Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors
Tracy A. DiFillippo and Kevin Stolworthy | Armstrong Teasdale LLP | October 11, 2016 In a decision that will affect owners, contractors and subcontractors, the Nevada Supreme Court, in Cashman Equip. Co. v. W. Edna Assoc., Ltd, recently held that an unconditional release is void if the check does not clear the bank. The Court also… Continue reading Nevada Supreme Court Ruling Means Additional Liability for Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors
Practical Advice: Indemnification and Additional Insured Issues Revisited
John P. Ahlers | Ahlers & Cressman | August 24, 2016 Lawyers love writing about indemnification. There are seventeen blog articles on our website alone that deal with the subject. Before you click out of this email in disgust that we are rehashing a stale topic, this post contains some practical advice for contractors and… Continue reading Practical Advice: Indemnification and Additional Insured Issues Revisited