Jeanette Luna | Goldberg Segalla | May 13, 2019 Imagine this, you, a general contractor based in New Jersey, just secured a project from one of the biggest retailers to do some work at its warehouse in New York. Given the magnitude of the project, part of the work is subcontracted to another New Jersey… Continue reading Shifting Liability: A Lesson for General Contractors
Month: May 2019
Do You Really Want Mandatory Arbitration in Your Construction Contract?
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | May 14, 2019 If you are in construction, you have likley run across (or even drafted) a dispute resolution provision into your construction contract. If you’ve been building for any length of time, you’ve read dispute resolution provisions containing mandatory arbitration clauses. These clauses can be found in… Continue reading Do You Really Want Mandatory Arbitration in Your Construction Contract?
Legal Action Against Us Clause
Michael Ponzo | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 20, 2019 While the time frame to file a legal action is generally defined under the Statute of Limitations, in some states an insurance policy can contractually establish a shorter period to file a legal action. In a recent California case, Keller v. Federal Insurance Company,1 the Ninth Circuit… Continue reading Legal Action Against Us Clause
Statutory Interest Series: Michigan
Beaujeaux de Lapouyade | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | May 16, 2019 Prompt-pay laws are important to a policyholder’s rights to recover insurance benefits following a wrongful denial or delay in payment of a property damage claim. Prompt-pay laws vary from state to state. The implementation of statutory prompt-pay laws is critical to a… Continue reading Statutory Interest Series: Michigan
90 and 150: Two Numbers You Must Know
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | May 20, 2019 Mechanic’s liens are a big topic here at Construction Law Musings. I’ve discussed everything from the picky nature of this powerful payment tool to the changes that are upcoming on July 1, 2019. Given the strict way that the form and timing of a Virginia mechanic’s lien… Continue reading 90 and 150: Two Numbers You Must Know