An Introduction To Indemnity Law

Matthew S. LaBeau | Collins Einhorn Farrell When a complaint comes in, it’s natural for attorneys to read it and immediately start addressing the elements and defense to the plaintiff’s claim. In a legal-malpractice claim, for example, the first direction you may turn is to the case-within-a-case requirement. Or maybe you’ll skim through a couple… Continue reading An Introduction To Indemnity Law

Shift in Minnesota’s Law on Indemnification in Construction Contracts

Laura N. Maupin – October 10, 2013 On Aug. 1, 2013, a significant overhaul of the Minnesota statute governing indemnification and risk-shifting in construction contracts went into effect. Generally, the amendment eliminates a long-standing exception to a prohibition against risk-shifting in the construction context. However, some language in the statute leaves lingering doubt regarding the… Continue reading Shift in Minnesota’s Law on Indemnification in Construction Contracts

New Indemnity Law Protects Subcontractors

Maria J. Giardina – July 19, 2012 California Senate Bill 474 prohibits a contract provision requiring a subcontractor to indemnify a general contractor, construction manager, or other subcontractor for claims arising out of their “active negligence.” This bill, which becomes effective January 2013, represents a major legislative victory for subcontractors and establishes other important protections… Continue reading New Indemnity Law Protects Subcontractors

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