Court Finds Matching of Damaged Materials is Required by Policy

Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii     The court granted, in part, the insured’s motion for summary judgment by finding that matching roof tiles were required under the policy. Bertisen v. Travelers Home and Marine Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 3907 (D. Colo. Jan. 8, 2024).      The insureds sued Travelers for breach… Continue reading Court Finds Matching of Damaged Materials is Required by Policy

Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief

Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Perhaps it should come as no surprise, but public entities get special treatment under the law, and when filing a claim against a public entity, in most cases, a claimant is required to file a claim with the public entity before filing suit under the Government Claims Act (Gov. Code… Continue reading Government Claims Act Does Not Apply to Actions Solely Seeking Declaratory Relief and Not Monetary Relief

Escrow No More: A New Era for Oregon’s Construction Retainage Law in 2024

Antonija Krizanac | David Wright Tremaine On March 7, 2024, the Oregon legislature enacted a significant change to the state’s law on retainage requirements for public and private construction projects. The new law introduces options for contractors to receive full payment of progress payments without retainage and without interest-bearing escrow accounts. Specifically, HB 4006-A (effective… Continue reading Escrow No More: A New Era for Oregon’s Construction Retainage Law in 2024

6 Simple Stages For Commercial Dispute Resolution

Chase Quinn | Bennett Thrasher Introduction to Commercial Dispute Resolution In the dynamic landscape of commerce, disputes are an inevitable aspect of conducting business. From contractual disagreements to conflicts over intellectual property rights, commercial entities often find themselves embroiled in legal battles that can impede progress and drain resources. However, with the right approach and… Continue reading 6 Simple Stages For Commercial Dispute Resolution

Exempt Small Communities From HOA Requirements

Ann E. Stehling and Sarah Kellner | Davis Graham & Stubbs Summary SB24-021 Under current law, certain small communities are exempt from various requirements of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), which governs the conduct of homeowners’ associations. SB24-021 would consolidate and amend the current exemptions, to state that a cooperative or planned community… Continue reading Exempt Small Communities From HOA Requirements

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