Hunter Ralston | Cowles Thompson When construction disputes arise, the evidence often tells the story. Whether it’s defective materials, improper installation, or design flaws, physical evidence and documentation can make or break a case. But what happens when that crucial evidence disappears, gets destroyed, or is altered? This is where the legal concept of “spoliation… Continue reading Protecting Your Case: Understanding Spoliation Of Evidence In Construction Litigation
The Continued Proliferation of AI Exclusions
Geoffrey B. Fehling, Michael S. Levine, Madalyn Moore and Alex D. Pappas | Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog Risk professionals and insurers alike continue to monitor the rapid evolution and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). With increased understanding comes increased efforts to manage and limit exposure. Exclusions to coverage offer insurers potentially broad protection against evolving… Continue reading The Continued Proliferation of AI Exclusions
Is the Adjudication Process Unfair?
BCLP On 17 June 2025 the Adjudication Society held a panel discussion, hosted by BCLP, looking at whether the adjudication process is unfair to employers, main contractors or subcontractors or does it just feel that way. The panel consisted of Nigel Davies (Davies & Davies Associates), Abdul-Lateef Jinadu (Keating Chambers), Jeniffer Jones KC (Atkin Chambers),… Continue reading Is the Adjudication Process Unfair?
Looking Ahead in Construction: Future Trends in New Projects and Legal Updates
Lisa Cappelluti | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Construction Partner Lisa Cappelluti recently joined a panel discussion highlighting the future of construction trends across the country which addressed future trends in national and regional construction projects as well as recent legal updates. Construction project starts are now moving into both new types of projects and new… Continue reading Looking Ahead in Construction: Future Trends in New Projects and Legal Updates
Type I and Type II Differing Site Conditions Claims
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates In government contracting, there is a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on differing site conditions. See F.A.R. 52-236-2. This regulation, and the standard, would apply outside of government contracting when you hear about differing site conditions claims. I. TYPE I DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS A type 1 differing site conditions claim occurs when… Continue reading Type I and Type II Differing Site Conditions Claims