David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates In the federal procurement arena, there is a concept known as “constructive suspension.” Constructive suspension, while known in the federal arena, should reasonably apply to all projects when work is stopped outside of an express order to stop the work based on the law below. An unreasonable suspension… Continue reading Construction Suspension (Suspension Outside of an Express Order)
Month: January 2023
Florida Begins New Era with Major Property Insurance Reforms
John David Dickenson and Chad A. Pasternack | Property Insurance Law Observer For the fourth time since 2019, the Florida Legislature has enacted property insurance reforms aimed towards stabilizing a beleaguered insurance market. The bill, S.B. 2-A, creates a reinsurance assistance program, establishes additional oversight for insurers with high volumes of hurricane claims, and reforms many… Continue reading Florida Begins New Era with Major Property Insurance Reforms
Pulling the Plug
Todd R. Regan | Construction Executive As a contractor, you may have wondered if your contract can be terminated by the owner for cause after the project has reached substantial completion. The answer is yes. Under certain circumstances it may be permissible—or even necessary—for a project owner to terminate the contract for cause after the… Continue reading Pulling the Plug
Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them
Julian E. Neiser | Spilman Thomas & Battle Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they are right. There are a handful of claim types that always seem to rear their heads, even in projects that generally are run well. This article will briefly describe those claims… Continue reading Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them
Harrell v. Deluca: Fraud, Construction, Litigation, And The Intention To Perform
Ryan Kennedy | Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig On November 7, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Virginia decided the case of Harrell v. Deluca, 1:20-cv-00087, which centered around a home builder and contractor who failed to successfully deliver on a major home renovation. The facts recited by the Court’s opinion bear an… Continue reading Harrell v. Deluca: Fraud, Construction, Litigation, And The Intention To Perform