Jonathan Schirmer | Ahlers Cressman & Sleight | May 14, 2019 As federal contractors may be aware, the general rule when performing a contract for the federal government is that only the contracting officer (“CO”) can bind the government. Often, the CO delegates responsibility to a contracting officer’s representative (“COR”). While in some cases a… Continue reading Federal Contractors – Double Check The Terms Of Your Contract Before Performing Ordered Changes
Month: July 2019
Digital Transformation in Insurance: Pull Ahead of the Pack
Christian Grandy | Introhive | July 9, 2019 Are you a leader or are you a follower? Over the past few years, insurance giants have pulled ahead in their digital transformation efforts, rolling out new features that improve the customer experience, optimize back-end efficiencies, and create a framework for ongoing innovation. The stakes around digital… Continue reading Digital Transformation in Insurance: Pull Ahead of the Pack
Nevada Legislature Provides Flexibility for Complex Construction Projects
Justin Carley | Snell & Wilmer | July 9, 2019 As the 80th Session of the Nevada Legislature comes to an end, so too do the days of broad and sometimes confusing restraints against multiple general contractors working together on complex construction projects. Under NRS 624.215, the “contracting business” is divided into three categories —… Continue reading Nevada Legislature Provides Flexibility for Complex Construction Projects
Florida’s AOB Reform Bill Became Effective July 1, 2019: How Does This Affect Me?
Beaujeaux de Lapouyade | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 8, 2019 My primary role as an attorney at Merlin Law Group is to represent the best interests of policyholders and get all benefits owed following a loss. But, I call it like I see it when approached with debatable inquiries from contractors and… Continue reading Florida’s AOB Reform Bill Became Effective July 1, 2019: How Does This Affect Me?
Ohio Court of Claims Upholds Necessity of Contractors and Sureties to Follow Contractual Dispute Resolution Process
Casey Cross | Bricker & Eckler | July 10, 2019 In Berkley Ins. Co. v. Kent State University, Case No. 2018-00579, 2018-Ohio-5453 (Dec. 6, 2018), the Ohio Court of Claims held that when a construction contract contains a mandatory dispute resolution process, that process must be followed. Otherwise, the surety or contractor’s claim is irrevocably waived.… Continue reading Ohio Court of Claims Upholds Necessity of Contractors and Sureties to Follow Contractual Dispute Resolution Process