Cara Sizemore and Craig Smith | Wiley Rein A string of recent decisions issued by the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) provide helpful reminders for construction contractors that have encountered difficulties in performance and are seeking relief from the Government. These decisions all relate to a contract issued to Framaco International Inc. to construct… Continue reading Five Lessons From Framaco Litigation: How Construction Contractors Can Best Position Themselves Before Filing Claims
Month: October 2024
Whose Benefit Is It Anyway? Understanding Homeowners’ Rights in Subcontractor Agreements
Mark Vyvyan | Fredrikson Most people building a home enter into an agreement with a general contractor. In turn, that general contractor enters into agreements with subcontractors to actually build the home. At first glance, it may seem that those subcontracts are intended to benefit the homeowner, as the work under the subcontract will result… Continue reading Whose Benefit Is It Anyway? Understanding Homeowners’ Rights in Subcontractor Agreements
Building Smarter: How AI is Transforming Real Estate Construction
Kyle Sethi | Reed Smith The traditionally slow-to-change construction industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). As this technology evolves, it’s reshaping how real estate projects around the world are conceived, designed, and executed—ushering in a new era of efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. Revolutionising design and planning: AI is significantly… Continue reading Building Smarter: How AI is Transforming Real Estate Construction
New Mexico Holds One-Sided Dispute Resolution Provisions Are Unenforceable
Bill Wilson | Construction Law Zone Dispute resolution provisions that grant one party the unilateral right to choose either litigation or arbitration to resolve disputes are common in the construction industry. The main difference between the two forums is that courts are more likely to strictly enforce contract terms as written as well as the… Continue reading New Mexico Holds One-Sided Dispute Resolution Provisions Are Unenforceable
Policy’s One Year Suit Limitation Does Not Apply to Challenging the Insurer’s Claims Handling
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The California Supreme Court held that the policy’s suit limitation of one year, consistent with the statute requiring suit be file within twelve months after a loss, did not apply to claims alleging violation of the state’s unfair competition law (UCL). Rosenberg-Wohl v. State Farm Fire and… Continue reading Policy’s One Year Suit Limitation Does Not Apply to Challenging the Insurer’s Claims Handling