Jacob H. Levine | Cannabiz Law Blog Effective Sept. 19, the bill Gov. Mike DeWine recently signed into law, (HB 50) ushers in significant changes to the Ohio Home Construction Suppliers Services Act (HCSSA). This new legislation expands the definition of “home construction service” to include not only the construction of new residential buildings but… Continue reading New Scope of Ohio Home Construction Suppliers Services Act Takes Effect
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Document Preservation, Collection and Production Obligations
Zachary Davis | Stoel Rives Whether a construction dispute is subject to arbitration or court litigation, the parties to the dispute will most likely engage in a process to exchange their project files, project-related emails, and a myriad of other project-related documents relevant to the dispute. While this process is not unique to construction cases,… Continue reading Document Preservation, Collection and Production Obligations
Expanding Intrigue of AI in Construction
Aaron Evenchik and Malek Khawam | Hahn Loeser & Parks Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has roared into the discourse of the new economy. While the construction industry has lagged behind in its implementation, there is no doubt that AI has become an inescapable reality. Opportunity for improvements in efficiency make the construction industry primed for a… Continue reading Expanding Intrigue of AI in Construction
Definitions Matter in Illinois: Tenant Held Liable Only for Damage to Apartment Unit
Gus Sara | The Subrogation Strategist In Phila. Indem. Ins. Co. v. Gonzalez, No. 1-23-0833, 2024 Ill. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1372, the Appellate Court of Illinois considered whether the terms of a lease agreement limited a tenant’s liability for fire damages, a fire caused by her negligence, to her apartment unit only. The plaintiff insured the… Continue reading Definitions Matter in Illinois: Tenant Held Liable Only for Damage to Apartment Unit
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