Mason Rollins | BuildSmart Companies in the construction industry face the risk of disputes every day, and defending those disputes means incurring attorneys’ fees. While companies sometimes pay those attorneys’ fees out of pocket, they may be able to trigger insurance coverage — either their own policy or that of another party on the project… Continue reading The Duty for Insurance Companies to Defend Construction Disputes
Understanding and Addressing Mechanic’s Liens on California Projects
Michael Gates and Kelly Smith | Allen Matkins Mechanic’s liens remain one of the most powerful remedies available to contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and a significant challenge and disruption to owners and developers of construction projects. A mechanic’s lien is a claim recorded against real property by a party asserting it has not been fully… Continue reading Understanding and Addressing Mechanic’s Liens on California Projects
Preventing Disputes, Preserving Progress: Why Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Boards Are Becoming Essential to Project Success
Iman Hyder-Eliz | American Arbitration Association For decades, the construction industry has focused on resolving disputes after they arise. Contracts have become increasingly sophisticated, claims management practices more robust, and mediation and arbitration more widely utilized. Projects are also facing increased risks with changes in supply and demand of materials and labor. Yet despite advancements,… Continue reading Preventing Disputes, Preserving Progress: Why Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Boards Are Becoming Essential to Project Success
Contractor Prevails on Contractual Risk of Loss Provision
Nathan R. Woods | Marshall Dennehey Carnaval Home hired Berman Construction to renovate an existing home owned by Carnaval. Their contract set the date of substantial completion at September 4, 2019, and included a risk of loss provision placing risk predominantly on Carnaval. Berman hired subcontractors, including an electrician and project supervisor, to carry out… Continue reading Contractor Prevails on Contractual Risk of Loss Provision
Artificial Intelligence Used Incorrectly Leads to Attorney Sanctions
Advise & Consult, Inc. In Capital Standard, LLC v. U.S. Bank National Association (Fla. 2d DCA Aug. 21, 2026), the Florida Second District Court of Appeal sanctioned an attorney with over 40 years of legal experience following the submission of briefs containing 46 hallucinated legal authorities (31 in the amended initial brief and 15 in… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Used Incorrectly Leads to Attorney Sanctions