Maya Dokic and Tara LeDay | Husch Blackwell In the complex world of construction, where projects often depend on a delicate chain of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, financial stability is not just important—it is foundational. The moment one link in the chain falters, especially through a contractor’s bankruptcy, the entire structure can be thrown into… Continue reading When the Foundation Cracks: How Contractor Bankruptcies Disrupt Construction Projects
Month: December 2025
When Federal Contracts Meet Insurance Coverage – Part 1
Aron Beezley, Elizabeth A. Brown, Ryan Hedstrom and Katherine Henry | It Pays to Be Covered The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a comprehensive set of regulations governing federal procurement — prescribing how agencies acquire goods and services and how contractors compete for, win, and perform government contracts. This encyclopedia of federal procurement addresses everything… Continue reading When Federal Contracts Meet Insurance Coverage – Part 1
At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)
Luke LaRocca, Benjamin R. Grau, H. Bruce Shreves, Douglass F. Wynne and Denise C. Puente | Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn Contracts Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)
Builders Beware: Louisiana Contractor Licensing Changes
Trent Cotney, Susan Eccles and Christopher Joseph Jr. | Adams & Reese This month, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) issued a new update regarding requirements for contractors who perform residential roof work. Effective January 1, 2026, only licensees holding Residential Construction and Residential Roofing classifications may perform residential roof work. As a reminder, changes… Continue reading Builders Beware: Louisiana Contractor Licensing Changes
The Economic Loss Rule and the Shifting Landscape of Construction Defect Law in Colorado
Miller Chasen and Sherman Robert | Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Ragonetti On April 21, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. HIVE Construction. This case provided a further articulation of the Court’s interpretation of the economic loss rule, a legal doctrine that broadly prevents certain plaintiffs from recovering… Continue reading The Economic Loss Rule and the Shifting Landscape of Construction Defect Law in Colorado