Scott C. Sandberg – December 2012 While Colorado’s General Assembly passed no significant legislation affecting construction law in 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals handed down a number of significant rulings. In Melssen v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a notice of claim made under Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform… Continue reading Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Month: January 2013
Mississippi’s “Preference” Statute–It is really quite simple. : Construction Law Toolbox
Christopher Solop – January 4, 2013 Mississippi has two “preference” statutes. The first one is found under the statutory scheme for the Board of Public Contractors at Miss. Code Ann. §31-3-21(3) (Rev.2010). The second one is found under the Mississippi statutes dealing with Public Purchases at Miss. Code Ann. §31-7-47 (Supp. 2012). The purpose of… Continue reading Mississippi’s “Preference” Statute–It is really quite simple. : Construction Law Toolbox
Editorial: Finally, a Drywall Safety Law
Herald-Tribune – January 8, 2013 Drywall regulation that is headed to the president for signing this week was a long time coming. Too long. Faulty drywall, which made its way into thousands of homes, hit the market beginning in 2004. Afflicted homeowners complained of foul smells and corrosion — likely caused by drywall with excessive… Continue reading Editorial: Finally, a Drywall Safety Law
Attorneys Discuss Liability Insurance Coverage for Sandy Litigation
Jared Zola and Jeffrey L. Schulman – December 21, 2012 Homeowners, businesses, and municipalities in the tri-state area continue to rebuild and rebound from Superstorm Sandy. Often, large-scale devastation and destruction are followed by lawsuits against individuals and entities allegedly responsible for protecting, managing, and maintaining the damaged buildings. A handful of such lawsuits have… Continue reading Attorneys Discuss Liability Insurance Coverage for Sandy Litigation
10 Tips For Pursuing Claims After Construction Accidents
Finley Harckham – December 27, 2012 After major construction accidents, developers and contractors understandably shift into high gear in an effort to get the project moving forward again. At the same time, however, care must be taken to preserve the right to recover under insurance policies and bonds, and to pursue claims effectively. By following… Continue reading 10 Tips For Pursuing Claims After Construction Accidents