Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Cases sometimes take unanticipated twists and turns. Atlas Construction Supply, Inc. v. Swinerton Builders, Case No. D076426 (January 26,2021), involving a tragic construction accident, a motion for summary judgment, a motion for good faith settlement, and a stipulated dismissal, is one of those cases. The Accident Swinerton Builders was the… Continue reading Court Finds that Subcontractor Lacks Standing to Appeal Summary Judgment Order Simply Because Subcontractor “Might” Lose at Trial Due to Order
Month: May 2021
In Brief: Commercial General Liability Policies in USA
Bryce L. Friedman and Mary Beth Forshaw | Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Standard commercial general liability policies Bodily injury What constitutes bodily injury under a standard CGL policy? CGL policies generally provide coverage for bodily injury or property damage sustained by third parties (rather than the policyholder) as a result of an occurrence. Insurance coverage… Continue reading In Brief: Commercial General Liability Policies in USA
At a Glance: Construction Contracts and Insurance in USA
Michael S Zicherman and Robert S. Peckar | Peckar & Abramson Contracts and insurance Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for dispute resolution? Many different form contracts are utilised.… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts and Insurance in USA
Be Aware of Two New Statutes that Became Effective May 1, 2021
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings On May 1, 2021, two new statutes that passed in 2020 and that directly affect construction became effective. I’ve used the AGC-VA description of the bills and encourage you to read the statutes in full. Prevailing Wage Starting May 1, 2021, Virginia’s new prevailing wage statute takes effect. This statute… Continue reading Be Aware of Two New Statutes that Became Effective May 1, 2021
Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities & Challenges for the Construction Industry
Brian R. Gaudet | Kilpatrick Townsend A group of industry leaders recently came together as a panel to discuss “Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities & Challenges for the Construction Industry.” This event, presented by the Construction Litigation Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation, reviewed public-private partnerships, distinctions between public and private construction projects, risks associated with… Continue reading Public-Private Partnerships: Opportunities & Challenges for the Construction Industry