Don Jergler | Claims Journal A new code for public adjusters that would create a board to put ethics violations in front of state regulators was introduced on Friday. The Public Adjusting Code of Professional Conduct is being pushed by a coalition of more than 16 public adjusters, insurance attorneys and industry stakeholders. The code… Continue reading Public Adjuster Coalition Unveils Ethics Code, Plans Complaint Board
Not a Sure Thing: Negligent Contractors May Lose Their Ability To Recover Their Attorneys’ Fees on a Lien Claim
Mark W. Vyvyan | Fredrikson & Byron In a recent decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court found that where the damages stemming from a contractor’s negligence exceeded the amount due under its construction contract with the project owner, the contractor’s mechanic’s lien was satisfied, and the contractor was not entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees. In Sustainable… Continue reading Not a Sure Thing: Negligent Contractors May Lose Their Ability To Recover Their Attorneys’ Fees on a Lien Claim
How Lenders Can Reduce Their Potential Liability Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Gary Kaleita | Lowndes Construction lending in Florida presents risks that extend beyond the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. A lender that fails to follow Florida’s construction lien procedures may face direct liability, loss of mortgage priority, title complications, and disputes with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Florida’s construction lien law, primarily Fla. Stat. §… Continue reading How Lenders Can Reduce Their Potential Liability Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform Act – Step-By-Step
Jacob Barsen | The Rodman Law Group Colorado’s Construction Defection Action Reform Act (“CDARA”) dictates the process by which disputes between property owners and construction professionals are resolved. The process is efficient and simple for all sides and has provided additional protections and options to claimant property owners while also expediting such disputes to prevent… Continue reading Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform Act – Step-By-Step
How AI and BIM Are Changing Construction Disputes
American Arbitration Association Digital tools are becoming central to how construction projects are designed, coordinated, documented, and delivered. Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), and other technology-supported workflows can improve project planning and coordination, while also raising new questions about responsibility, reliance, and evidence. At the 2026 American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) Construction Conference, “Building… Continue reading How AI and BIM Are Changing Construction Disputes