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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Are You Really Covered as an Additional Insured?

For your next construction project in New York, securing commercial general liability coverage as an additional insured may not be as simple as it would appear. Recent court rulings have interpreted the terms of insurance...more

BCLP

Building Safety Act: New TCC Case on Building Information Orders

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Section 130 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) allows the High Court to make building liability orders (BLO) if it considers it just and equitable to do so.  Section 132 allows the court to make an information order to...more

Hogan Lovells

Knowledge is power – UK Building Safety Act: information orders and building liability orders

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The Technology and Construction Court has handed down judgment in BDW Trading Limited v Ardmore Construction Limited and others. The judgment confirms that, while a building liability order (which passes liability to an...more

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First Circuit Rules on Important Coverage Issue for Contractors.

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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...more

Mayer Brown

Legal Developments in Construction Law: January 2025

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1.  LEASEHOLDERS MOVE CLOSER TO BUILDING LIABILITY ORDER AGAINST SPV PARENT COMPANY - Under section 130 of the Building Safety Act the court can make a Building Liability Order against a company that was not responsible...more

MG+M The Law Firm

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to Address the Application of the Statute of Repose to Contractual Indemnification Claims

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An issue of great importance to all construction project parties, including design professionals and contractors, is pending before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC). In the matter of Trustees of Boston...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Preventing and Resolving Construction Disputes: Understanding Liability

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Construction projects involve many moving parts, and when things go wrong—such as defects or failures—it’s crucial to understand who may be liable. Whether you’re a contractor, designer, owner, or manufacturer, each party has...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

The Growing Trend of Contractor Negligence Liability Despite Lack of Contract Privity

Historically, courts typically refused to impose liability for negligence in the performance of a contract unless the plaintiff was a party to the contract. Thus, whenever a contractor provided services at a particular...more

Snell & Wilmer

Practical Tips for Negotiating an Effective Contractual Limitation of Liability

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In this author’s experience, the most effective contract terms are those that mirror the parties’ business expectations and negotiations and allocate risk in a fair and balanced manner. Some advocates treat contract...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

When You Walk Through a Storm: Legal Implications of Adverse Weather on Construction Contracts

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The recent extreme weather events in the UAE, characterised by unprecedented rain and flooding, serve as a stark reminder of the broader implications such severe weather can have on construction projects. We explore these...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Indemnity Provisions – What You Need to Know

The indemnification clause is one of the most important provisions in a construction contract. It transfers risk from one party, the “indemnitee,” to another party, the “indemnitor.” The risk is transferred by way of the...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Delaware Federal Court Imposes Limit on Surety's Liability Under Performance Bond

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A recent decision from the United States District Court for Delaware held that a surety was not liable for consequential damages to a building owner after a default by its contractor because the surety’s liability could not...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Massachusetts Federal Court: Contractor and Contractor's Owner Personally Liable for Fraud and Conversion for Failing to Pay...

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A recent decision from the United States District Court for Massachusetts held a contractor and its owner personally liable for failing to pay a subcontractor and held that the contractor was liable for millions in damages to...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Ongoing Program] Specific Claims – Unforeseen Site Conditions - October 21st, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST

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19th Annual Top Gun Premier Midwest Construction Claims Webinar Series - Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event...more

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[Webinar] Specific Claims – Unforeseen Site Conditions - October 22nd, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST

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Bricker & Eckler's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims webinar series. This free event will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Failure by Injured Party to Take Reasonable Action May Limit Recovery - Construction and Procurement Law News, Q2 2018

There are instances where a party’s breach of the construction contract is undisputed. However, the amount of recoverable damages often hinges on the injured party’s own conduct both during and following that breach. The...more

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