Richard S. Reizen and Patrick J. Johnson | Gould & Ratner With the COVID pandemic seemingly winding down, and with much of the world starting to reopen to pre-pandemic levels, owners and contractors are eager, now more than ever, to complete their current projects and start new ones. Although many ongoing projects may have survived… Continue reading Not So Fast: What To Consider Before Terminating Your General Contractor
Month: June 2022
New DoD Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustments
Aron C. Beezley and Sarah Sutton Osborne | Buildsmart In response to industry questions about economic price adjustments for inflation, the Department of Defense (DoD) recently issued Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustments. Key takeaways from DoD’s guidance — which aims to help contracting officers (COs) “understand whether it is appropriate to recognize cost increases… Continue reading New DoD Guidance on Inflation and Economic Price Adjustments
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Series, Part 2: Coverage for Smoke-Related Damages
Scott P. DeVries and Yosef Itkin | Hunton Andrews Kurth For many policyholders, smoke emanating from wildfire causes as much if not more damage than the fire itself. In this post in the Blog’s Wildfire Insurance Coverage Series, we discuss damages caused by smoke emanating from wildfires. Some insurers argue that policies are limited to… Continue reading Wildfire Insurance Coverage Series, Part 2: Coverage for Smoke-Related Damages
The Importance Of Engaging Design Professional Experts Early, With A Focus On Massachusetts Law
Jay S. Gregory | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani In any Massachusetts case alleging negligence against a design professional, an expert witness on the topic of liability is a critical, early consideration. Given the expense of expert witnesses, counsel representing design professionals are wise to evaluate (1) the need for an expert, (2) the timing of… Continue reading The Importance Of Engaging Design Professional Experts Early, With A Focus On Massachusetts Law
New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs
Jason S. Lambert | Dinsmore Much recent attention has been on Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of extensive property insurance law changes in Florida. But on May 26, the governor also signed Senate Bill 4. While SB 4 primarily deals with condominium inspections and safety, the bill also changes part of the state law that… Continue reading New Florida Statute Changes Building Code Requirements for Roof Repairs