Stanley A. Martin | Commonsense Construction Law So you think your additional insured status as a GC provides protection against claims by your sub’s injured workers? Think again. General contractors commonly require subs to include the GC as an additional insured party on the sub’s general liability insurance policy. This requirement, coupled with an express… Continue reading Insurance Exclusion Negates Additional Insured Coverage
Month: August 2020
How to Spread Out Risks for a Win-Win Construction Contract
Daniel Lund III | Phelps Construction contracts should be written “for breach” – hoping for the best but expecting that trouble may beset the project. In the same vein, it is vital to allocate risk through careful contract drafting on the front end. What terms can be used in construction contracts to shift (or, in… Continue reading How to Spread Out Risks for a Win-Win Construction Contract
Drone Operation in a Construction Zone
Mark R. Berry and Freddy X. Muñoz | Peckar & Abramson The potential uses of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the construction industry continue to expand as new technologies enter the market and construction companies realize UAS can perform unique tasks at tremendous cost savings. The full technological capabilities of UAS are, however, limited by… Continue reading Drone Operation in a Construction Zone
In Brief: Selecting Mediators in USA
Jessica Lee, Meredith E. Eng and Rodney I. Lewis | Polsinelli Mediators Accreditation Is there a professional body for mediators, and is it necessary to be accredited to describe oneself as a ‘mediator’? What are the key requirements to gain accreditation? Is continuing professional development compulsory, and what requirements are laid down? There are several… Continue reading In Brief: Selecting Mediators in USA
The Little Tucker Act Is Alive and Well
Patrick R. Quigley and Lee-Ann C. Brown | Buildsmart Most government contract lawyers are already familiar with the Tucker Act (28 U.S.C. § 1491), which gives the U.S. Court of Federal Claims jurisdiction over many non-tort claims against the United States, including contract disputes, Fifth Amendment takings, tax refunds, and other matters. But another Tucker Act… Continue reading The Little Tucker Act Is Alive and Well