Jake Mitchell, Jackson Nichols and Paul Felipe Williamson | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman Welcome back to our DMV Construction Law Series, where we examine different legal issues important to contractors in each post. We previously addressed the important and powerful payment mechanisms available to contractors under relevant Mechanics’ Lien laws and Little Miller Acts.… Continue reading DMV Setoff Laws: The Good, the Bad and the Uncertain
Month: September 2022
In Review: the Essentials of Insurance and Reinsurance Law in USA
Bill O’Neill, Jenna Tyrpak, Michael T. Carolan, Thomas J. Kinney | Troutman Pepper All questions Insurance and reinsurance law i Sources of law Each state has both statutory and common law applicable to insurance issues. State common law is a significant source of law for the purpose of resolving disputes. In broad terms, it applies… Continue reading In Review: the Essentials of Insurance and Reinsurance Law in USA
You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms
Kyle M. Doiron | BuildSmart As many in the construction industry are aware, owners and lenders often require prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to execute sworn statements and lien waiver and release forms as a prerequisite to payment. Many states therefore see it fit to regulate — in varying degrees — what those forms say… Continue reading You’ll Be Seeing More of These: AIA Releases New Lien Release Forms
AIA Releases State-Specific Waiver and Release Forms
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released a new series of state-specific waiver and release forms including forms for California. The new California-specific forms are: G901CA-2022 – California Conditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment G902CA-2022 – California Unconditional Waiver and Release on Progress Payment G903CA-2022 – California Conditional… Continue reading AIA Releases State-Specific Waiver and Release Forms
Court Holds Second Roofing Contractor Did Not Interfere with First Roofing Contractor’s Contract By Submitting Bid for Same Work
Jason S. Lambert | Dinsmore & Shohl At the end of July, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of a roofing contractor’s complaint against another roofing contractor for allegedly interfering with its contract with a condominium association for roof repairs relating to Hurricane Irma. The case illustrates the importance of timing and… Continue reading Court Holds Second Roofing Contractor Did Not Interfere with First Roofing Contractor’s Contract By Submitting Bid for Same Work