Martin Gusy and Camille M. Ng | Bracewell Do federal courts have the discretion to dismiss lawsuits once it is determined that all underlying claims are covered by mandatory arbitration agreements? The answer is “no,” according to the outcome of the unanimous decision from the US Supreme Court in Smith v. Spizzirri. Specifically, the decision, authored… Continue reading No More Discretion: US Supreme Court Rules Cases Sent To Arbitration Must Be Put On Hold
Month: July 2024
Connecticut Reverses Course for Construction Managers on School Projects
Anand Gupta | Construction Law Zone On June 6, 2024, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act 24-151 (H.B. 5524) (Bill 5524). Bill 5524 authorized and adjusted bonds of the state and provisions related to state and municipal tax administration, as well as addressed school building projects. Notably, Bill 5524 removed the ban… Continue reading Connecticut Reverses Course for Construction Managers on School Projects
Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Into Evolving Design Standards
Ethan Harris | Construction Executive As construction methods evolve, so do safety standards. Make sure your design/build strategy accounts for changes to both. From design/build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, one factor remains the highest priority regardless of the project type—the approach to upholding the highest level of safety. Safety exists as a core value across… Continue reading Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Into Evolving Design Standards
A Tuesday With Lisa Colon
Lisa Colon | The Dispute Resolver As a seasoned construction lawyer, I’ve always prided myself on being independent and tough. However, my toughness was tested when my life took an unexpected turn. In 2013, I was diagnosed with a genetic cardiomyopathy, a condition which made it harder for my heart to pump blood. That diagnosis… Continue reading A Tuesday With Lisa Colon
No Coverage for Additional Insured for Construction Defect Claim
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment to the insurers, finding there was no coverage for the additional insured on a construction defect claim. St. Paul Guardian Ins. Co. v. Walsh Construction. Co., 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 10285 (7th Cir. April 29, 2024). … Continue reading No Coverage for Additional Insured for Construction Defect Claim