Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The federal district court granted the insurer’s motion for summary judgment because the insureds failed to meet their burden of establishing the claim was covered by the policy. Cutchall v. Chubb Lloyd’s Ins. Co. of Tex., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 234546 (S. D. Texas Dec. 31, 2024). … Continue reading Insurer Granted Summary Judgment After Insured Fails to Establish Claim is Covered
Month: March 2025
Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic’s Lien Statute
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart A federal judge in New York served up a good reminder last week about the importance of dotting your i’s and crossing your t’s when it comes to perfecting a mechanic’s lien. The case involves a payment dispute between a subcontractor and general contractor on a police station renovation project… Continue reading Federal Court Emphasizes Strict Adherence to Mechanic’s Lien Statute
Tariff Turbulence: Strengthening Construction Contracts to Weather the Storm
Stephen Schemenauer | Stinson In light of the Trump administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, construction industry stakeholders are facing renewed cost pressures and potential project delays. This alert discusses how targeted contractual provisions—specifically material price escalation clauses and delay provisions—can help manage these risks. Additional strategies to further protect… Continue reading Tariff Turbulence: Strengthening Construction Contracts to Weather the Storm
South Carolina Ruling Has Major Implications on Indemnity Provisions and Collateral Estoppel
Kirby Shealy III and W. Taylor Stanley | Adams and Reese Click here to read the S.C. Court of Appeals decision South Carolina contractors need to be aware of a recent decision by the South Carolina Court of Appeals that clarifies the landscape for indemnity provisions in contracts and introduces critical consideration regarding the application… Continue reading South Carolina Ruling Has Major Implications on Indemnity Provisions and Collateral Estoppel
What to Do If the Government Doesn’t Pay You as a Federal Contractor
Aron C. Beezley & Gabrielle A. Sprio | BuildSmart Winning a federal contract can be a significant opportunity, but what happens if the government doesn’t pay you on time — or at all? While the federal government is typically a reliable payer, delays or disputes can arise, especially in today’s political climate. If you’re facing… Continue reading What to Do If the Government Doesn’t Pay You as a Federal Contractor