Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Remember BAE Sys. Ordnance Sys. V. Fluor Fed. Sols? I examined that case on two occasions previously here at Construction Law Musings. Previously the discussions were about the mix (or lack thereof) between fraud and contract and about how careful contract drafting is key. In the most recent opinion in this ongoing litigation from March… Continue reading Motions to Dismiss, Limitations of Liability, and More
Month: January 2023
Louisiana Issues Construction Code Changes, Effective Jan. 1, 2023
Susan N. Eccles and Katelin Varnado | Adams and Reese Businesses across the construction industry need to be aware that Louisiana has implemented updates and changes to its Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, effective Jan. 1, 2023. The purpose of adopting and amending the current construction codes is to replace them with the more recent 2021… Continue reading Louisiana Issues Construction Code Changes, Effective Jan. 1, 2023
Deciding Willful Exaggeration Of A Lien Before Trial
Randy J. Heller | Gallet Dreyer & Berkey Filing a mechanic’s lien is easy. As those of my generation used to say, “all you need is a typewriter and a dream.” Just fill out a form, sign it, and walk it down to the County Clerk’s office and (for a small fee) you can file… Continue reading Deciding Willful Exaggeration Of A Lien Before Trial
Global Claims – Are They Worth The Paper They Are Written On?
Clive Holloway | FTI Consulting This article considers the following questions: What is a global claim? How and why do global claims arise? What are the strengths and weaknesses of a global claim? In what situations are global claims appropriate? and can global claims succeed? What Is a Global Claim? As an accomplished construction professional… Continue reading Global Claims – Are They Worth The Paper They Are Written On?
Without Reservations: Fourth Circuit Affirms That Vague Reservation of Rights Waived Insurers’ Coverage Arguments
Lara Degenhart Cassidy and Matthew J. Revis | Hunton Andrews Kurth The Fourth Circuit recently affirmed insurance coverage for a South Carolina policyholder based on the “axiomatic principle” that an insurer which fails to fully and fairly articulate its potential coverage defenses in a reservation of rights letter loses the right to contest coverage on… Continue reading Without Reservations: Fourth Circuit Affirms That Vague Reservation of Rights Waived Insurers’ Coverage Arguments