Molly Gwin | Construction Executive With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous cities and states have mandated infection control practices, including social distancing, mask requirements and sanitization of work areas and tools. As a result, many construction leaders now have questions as to how government guidance related to COVID-19 interacts with the Americans with… Continue reading Guidance for Construction Leaders: How Is the Americans With Disabilities Act Applied During the Pandemic?
Month: October 2020
Avoid the Headache – Submit the Sworn Proof of Loss to Property Insurer
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates Property insurance policies (first party insurance policies) contain post-loss obligations that an insured must (and should) comply with otherwise they risk forfeiting insurance coverage. One post-loss obligation is the insurer’s right to request the insured to submit a sworn proof of loss. Not complying with a post-loss obligation such as submitting… Continue reading Avoid the Headache – Submit the Sworn Proof of Loss to Property Insurer
Guidance on Using Drones for Real Estate and Construction in Dense Cities: Getting Close – But Not Too Close (Part I)
Virginia Trunkes | Construction Law Zone The commercial use of drones, or small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), for urban real estate and construction may finally be gaining traction. This month, the New York City Council passed a bill requiring the Department of Buildings (DOB) to study the feasibility of using sUAS to inspect building facades. Compliance with… Continue reading Guidance on Using Drones for Real Estate and Construction in Dense Cities: Getting Close – But Not Too Close (Part I)
Don’t Assume a Civil Zoom Trial Creates Reversible Error
Dr. Ken Broda-Bahm | Holland & Hart Here is a scenario that might be playing out in various forms around the country: A judge looks at her increasingly crowded docket during the coronavirus pandemic and thinks, “Well, I’m doing professional meetings on Zoom every day. Why couldn’t I move some of these trials by putting… Continue reading Don’t Assume a Civil Zoom Trial Creates Reversible Error
AB 2257: California Rewrites Independent Contractor Law…Again
Kelly O. Scott | ECJ Blogs As promised, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2257 which effectively rewrites Assembly Bill 5, the flawed law which sought to codify and clarify the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court and took effect on January 1, 2020. AB 2257 became effective upon signature. At approximately… Continue reading AB 2257: California Rewrites Independent Contractor Law…Again