Christopher Sweeney | Conn Kavanaugh First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That Standard Commercial General Liability Policy Excludes Coverage for Downstream Property Damage When General Contractor’s Scope of Work Covers Entire Building It is well-accepted that standard commercial general liability policies exclude coverage for construction contractors’ own defective work. That is, for example, a roofer… Continue reading First Circuit Rules On Important Coverage Issue For Contractors
Month: February 2025
Insurance and Reconstruction: A Guide for Property Owners Facing Wildfire Aftermath and Other Disasters
Matthew DeVries and Heather Wright | Best Practices Construction Law “This is the worst-case scenario to prepare for,” said Kristan Lund, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, when talking about the recent wildfires in Los Angeles and the subsequent heavy rainfall. The aftermath of debris, mudslides and flooding has left a path of devastation, destroying… Continue reading Insurance and Reconstruction: A Guide for Property Owners Facing Wildfire Aftermath and Other Disasters
What Attorneys Need To Know About AB 2505
The Maloney Firm The New Pro Bono Law Lawyers practicing in California may be affected by a new law governing pro bono legal services. AB 2505, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires active California lawyers to report their pro bono hours when renewing their license each year. The law is not scheduled to go… Continue reading What Attorneys Need To Know About AB 2505
OMG! Bruh 86s PLAs Under CICA—It’s a “W” for Fed Contractors!
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law I am sure that my kiddos would understand that title, so shoot me an email if you get it! In a major win for open competition in federal contracting, the United States Court of Federal Claims ruled against the government’s mandate requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale… Continue reading OMG! Bruh 86s PLAs Under CICA—It’s a “W” for Fed Contractors!
Handling Insurance Claims in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires
Yosef Itkin and Michael S. Levine | Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog Los Angeles continues to be devastated by wildfires, and our thoughts are with those who have been affected. Tragically, lives have been lost. Homeowners and businesses ordered to evacuate have left behind properties that suffered enormous property damage and loss. At this time, more… Continue reading Handling Insurance Claims in the Wake of the Los Angeles Wildfires