Paul Ferland and Lauren Berenbaum | Property Insurance Law Observer In J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the U.S. Court of Appeals reviewed a summary judgment ruling in favor of co-defendant West American Insurance Company (“West American”), issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. The 6th Circuit held that… Continue reading The Importance of Experts J&S Welding, Inc. v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Month: September 2024
On Substantial Completion In Construction Contracts
Corey Etcheverry and Jim Goodrich | Saul Ewing “Substantial Completion” is a critical concept in construction contracts and one as to which parties often have contrary conceptions. Finding a definition of Substantial Completion acceptable to both the owner and the construction contractor on a project (not to mention one that aligns with the term in… Continue reading On Substantial Completion In Construction Contracts
New Jersey Establishes Self-Certification Program for Design Professionals, Easing Building Permit Process
Justin Calta, Nino Coviello and Randi Schillinger | Saiber On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Acting Governor Nicholas P. Scutari (D) signed into law the New Jersey Design Professional Self-Certification Act (A4360/S3402), a Bill that requires the establishment of a design professional self-certification program to be developed by the Department of Community Affairs (“DCA”). The new… Continue reading New Jersey Establishes Self-Certification Program for Design Professionals, Easing Building Permit Process
Court Separates Facts from Fiction – Lack of Supporting Project Documents Dooms Contractor
Douglas L. Patin and Sabah Petrov | BuildSmart A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida demonstrates how facts supported by documents generated during the project can be vital to prime contractor/subcontractor disputes. In Berkley Ins. Co. v. Suffolk Constr. Co., No. 19-23059-CV, 2024 WL 3631226 (S.D. Fla. July 22,… Continue reading Court Separates Facts from Fiction – Lack of Supporting Project Documents Dooms Contractor
Untangling Unique Legal Issues in Modern Modular Construction
Chad Theriot and Brad Sands | Construction Executive As modular construction techniques evolve and progress, so too do the legal proceedings surrounding them, from uniform commercial codes to common law to filing liens. Modular construction has grown significantly over the last few years and shows no signs of slowing down. This construction method is a… Continue reading Untangling Unique Legal Issues in Modern Modular Construction