Thomas R. Burton III and Sahir Surmeli | Mintz In this month’s newsletter, we are thrilled to feature Logical Buildings, a leading provider of smart building software, services, and systems integrators. Logical Buildings’ products enable multifamily, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing properties to minimize operating expenses, expand wireless connectivity, and generate revenue from existing mechanical equipment. The… Continue reading Energy & Sustainability Client Feature: Logical Buildings
Month: March 2021
Florida’s Products Liability Economic Loss Rule Bars Claims Where Only Damage Sustained is to the Building Itself
Catherine Delorey | Forum on Constrution Law Can a products liability claim survive the economic loss rule (“ELR”) where the only claimed damage to “other property” is to the finished building itself? If your state takes an “integrated” approach to the ELR, the answer to this question should be “no.” In 2711 Hollywood Beach Condominium… Continue reading Florida’s Products Liability Economic Loss Rule Bars Claims Where Only Damage Sustained is to the Building Itself
Prefabrication Contract Considerations
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Prefabrication (also referred to as modular construction in instances), is a form of offsite construction where certain construction activities occur at an offsite manufacturing facility or location. Construction components or units are preassembled (prefabricated) at this offsite location prior to being delivered to the project site and then integrated… Continue reading Prefabrication Contract Considerations
Important Changes to International Arbitration Procedures
Carly Miller and Katherine H. Blankenship | Buildsmart To all our friends with international projects, partners, or contracts, please take note of some significant changes to one of the potential sets of procedures and rules that may govern or apply to your international dispute. The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) recently amended its Dispute… Continue reading Important Changes to International Arbitration Procedures
When Is an Arbitration Clause Unconscionable? Not Often
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Here at Construction Law Musings, I have discussed the pros and cons of various forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including arbitration. I am a fan of most ADR, but less of one for arbitration than for mediation. However, where the arbitration can be done under a good set of… Continue reading When Is an Arbitration Clause Unconscionable? Not Often