Katherine E. Kohm | The Dispute Resolver | October 16, 2016 A federal court in the case Eberhard Architects, LLC v. Bogart Architecture, Inc. et al., 314 F.R.D. 567 (N.D.Ohio 2016) recently held that contractors and subcontractors cannot, as a matter of law, avoid liability if an owner uses an architect’s plans and drawings without a… Continue reading Contractors Exposed to Copyright Liability Where Owner Breaches Agreement with Architect
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Nevada Supreme Court Ruling Means Additional Liability for Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors
Tracy A. DiFillippo and Kevin Stolworthy | Armstrong Teasdale LLP | October 11, 2016 In a decision that will affect owners, contractors and subcontractors, the Nevada Supreme Court, in Cashman Equip. Co. v. W. Edna Assoc., Ltd, recently held that an unconditional release is void if the check does not clear the bank. The Court also… Continue reading Nevada Supreme Court Ruling Means Additional Liability for Owners, Contractors and Subcontractors
Construction E-lert — Why Design Professionals and Contractors Should be Aware of Florida’s Revised Public Records Act
Rouselle “Bo”Sutton, III | GrayRobinson PA | August 31, 2016 Florida’s Public Records Act (“Act”) was recently revised to make prior amendments to the Act easier to comply with for Public Agencies, as well as those acting on their behalf. Its other purpose was to curb litigation and liability for attorneys’ fees from public information… Continue reading Construction E-lert — Why Design Professionals and Contractors Should be Aware of Florida’s Revised Public Records Act
Can General Contractors Make Subcontractors Pay for OSHA Violations?
Craig Martin | Construction Contract Advisor | March 1, 2015 OSHA has long held the opinion that general contractors may be held liable for subcontractor’s OSHA violations and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, overseeing the Midwest, has agreed since 2009. To combat this risk, general contractors would be well served to incorporate targeted indemnity… Continue reading Can General Contractors Make Subcontractors Pay for OSHA Violations?
DIR Announces New Mandatory Registration Program for Public Works Projects
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | July 9, 2014 The California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) has announced the launch of a new registration program for public works projects authorized by Senate Bill 854, which was signed into law on June 20, 2014, and became effective immediately. In a press release issued by the DIR,… Continue reading DIR Announces New Mandatory Registration Program for Public Works Projects