D. Todd Smith | Butler Snow In this episode, seasoned appellate practitioner Scott Stolley sits down with Todd Smith and Jody Sanders to confront the issue of bullying in the legal profession. Scott explores the multifaceted nature of bullying, from interactions with opposing counsel and judges to the challenges of managing clients and relationships with lawyers in… Continue reading Tackling Bullying In The Legal Profession
Category: Construction Law
The Risk of Fighting on Two Fronts: Court Admits Evidence of General Contractor’s Claims Against Other Parties
John Mark Goodman and E. Mabry Rogers | BuildSmart The court in AECOM v. Flatiron is back at it issuing additional evidentiary rulings as the parties head to trial later this month. These latest rulings highlight the risk of seeking the same damages from multiple parties, sometimes referred to as “fighting on two fronts.” As you may… Continue reading The Risk of Fighting on Two Fronts: Court Admits Evidence of General Contractor’s Claims Against Other Parties
Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Previously in this on-again-off-again series of posts on construction contract basics, I discussed attorney fees provisions and indemnification. In this installment, the topic at hand is venue and choice of law. As construction professionals (outside of us construction attorneys), you are likely to be focused on things like the scope of work… Continue reading Construction Contract Basics: Venue and Choice of Law
The 2024 Colorado Legislative Session Promises to be a Busy One for the Construction Industry and its Insurers
David McLain | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell January 10th marked the first day of the 2024 Colorado legislative session. After the pomp and circumstance of opening day, a total of eighty-six bills were introduced. Among them, two impact the construction and insurance industries. First, House Bill 24-1008 would make general contractors and their subcontractors, which are direct… Continue reading The 2024 Colorado Legislative Session Promises to be a Busy One for the Construction Industry and its Insurers
The Latest Trends in Construction Law: What Attorneys Should Know Today
Miles Mediation & Arbitration Supply chain issues. Labor shortages. A lack of qualified subcontractors. Even amid a building boom, the construction industry faces a number of challenges, many of which lead to legal disputes and other claims. As courts continue to work through COVID-related backlogs, we’re seeing an increase in construction lawsuits of all kinds.… Continue reading The Latest Trends in Construction Law: What Attorneys Should Know Today