Sharkey Bowers, Scott Hollingsworth and Richard Stahl | J.S. Held Introduction Geotechnical practitioners are often focused on the “Three G’s”—namely geology, groundwater, and geometry. The interconnectedness of the Three G’s is responsible for fundamental aspects of the Earth’s composition and hydrological processes. Understanding the relationships between the Three G’s is crucial for various fields, including… Continue reading The Three G’s: Geology, Groundwater, and Geometry in Origin & Cause Analyses
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New Law Requires Timely Payment of Undisputed Change Order Claims
Bart Reed | Stoel Rives RCW 39.04.360, effective June 6, 2024, sets forth protections and assurances of payment for contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers that perform undisputed changed or additional work on both public and private construction projects in Washington and imposes payment obligations on public and private owners to the extent the changed or additional… Continue reading New Law Requires Timely Payment of Undisputed Change Order Claims
Using ChatGPT to Interpret Insurance Policies? Eleventh Circuit Opens the Door to AI’s Role in Policy Interpretation
Justin P. Gunter and Harneet Kaur | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings While recently resolving an insurance coverage dispute in Snell v. United Specialty Insurance Company, 102 F.4th 1208 (11th Cir. 2024), an Eleventh Circuit concurring opinion discussed the potential employment of artificial intelligence large language models to interpret policy terms. The case concerned whether a landscaper’s… Continue reading Using ChatGPT to Interpret Insurance Policies? Eleventh Circuit Opens the Door to AI’s Role in Policy Interpretation
Key Takeaways From Construction Roundtable on “Digging Into Pre-Construction: What Owners and Developers Need to Know When Starting Projects”
Hannah Batsche and Richard Reizen | Gould + Ratner The key to a successful construction project often lies in how much work you do long before the first shovel of dirt is turned. But where should an owner or developer focus their time and resources for the best possible result? To help answer that question,… Continue reading Key Takeaways From Construction Roundtable on “Digging Into Pre-Construction: What Owners and Developers Need to Know When Starting Projects”
Oh, THAT Contract: Ohio Court Bars Plaintiff’s Negligence Claim Based on Subrogation Waiver and Accelerated Limitations Period in Contract
Gus Sara | The Subrogation Strategist In Ohio Sec. Ins. Co v. Brakefire, Inc., CA. No. 5:24-cv-267, 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97606 (Brakefire), the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio considered whether a subrogating plaintiff’s negligence claim against a fire sprinkler maintenance company was barred by the maintenance contract between the parties.… Continue reading Oh, THAT Contract: Ohio Court Bars Plaintiff’s Negligence Claim Based on Subrogation Waiver and Accelerated Limitations Period in Contract