Lara Yost and Debran O’Neil | The Dispute Resolver When it comes to managing risk, design professionals must carefully consider both commercial general liability (CGL) and professional liability insurance. While these two types of coverage both protect against third-party claims, they have key differences in how they work, when they apply, and what they cover.… Continue reading Professional Liability Insurance Considerations When Design Professionals are Involved
Insurer Granted Summary Judgment After Insured Fails to Establish Claim is Covered
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
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