Abby Vineyard | Barnes & Thornburg LLP | April 24, 2019 In 2020, Georgia corporate policyholders may have a new court to hear insurance coverage disputes. The Georgia General Assembly passed House Bill 239 on Day 40 of the legislative session, outlining how Georgia’s new statewide business court will operate. The court will have jurisdiction over claims… Continue reading Will Your Next Insurance Coverage Dispute be Heard in Georgia’s Business Court?
Month: May 2019
What are the Most Commonly Claimed Issues in Construction Defect Litigation?
David M. McLain | Colorado Construction Litigation | March 14, 2019 As a lawyer that has spent his career defending against construction defect claims, one of the most common questions I get when counseling clients regarding risk management is: “What are the most commonly claimed issues in construction defect litigation?” Until very recently, my answer… Continue reading What are the Most Commonly Claimed Issues in Construction Defect Litigation?
Illinois Considers Following Trend Toward Making General Contractors Liable for Wages of Subcontractors
James Rohlfing | Construction Industry Counselor | April 23, 2019 A bill pending in the Illinois legislature (HB2838) exemplifies a nationwide trend in the construction industry to hold a contractor who has a direct contract with an owner (“Direct Contractor”) liable for the unpaid wage and fringe benefit obligations of its subcontractors on a private… Continue reading Illinois Considers Following Trend Toward Making General Contractors Liable for Wages of Subcontractors
The Construction Lawyer as Counselor
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | April 24, 2019 It’s been a while since I discussed the role that I believe a construction lawyer should serve. Back in 2013, I discussed how those of us that practice construction law are seen as “necessary evils.” I was thinking over the weekend about certain clients and… Continue reading The Construction Lawyer as Counselor
The Court of Federal Claims Provides Guidance on Differing Site Conditions and Superior Knowledge Claims
Traeger Machetanz | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP | April 22, 2019 A recent case from the Court of Federal Claims provides us instruction on differing site conditions and superior knowledge claims. The case arose out of a maintenance dredging contract issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (“USACE”). In North American Landscaping, Construction and… Continue reading The Court of Federal Claims Provides Guidance on Differing Site Conditions and Superior Knowledge Claims