Richard G. Erickson – Snell & Wilmer – September 5, 2014
Category: Construction Contracts
Predictive Coding and Litigating Force Majeure Clauses in Construction Contracts
Drew Lewis, Esq. – Recommind – August 29, 2014 Construction lawyers understand the importance of a comprehensive force majeure clause. But in an increasingly tumultuous world where extraordinary events are difficult to predict, where can litigators find the evidence to support (or refute) claims of impossibility or impracticability? Increasingly, the answer is in their client’s… Continue reading Predictive Coding and Litigating Force Majeure Clauses in Construction Contracts
“Construction Alert” Texas Supreme Court Confirms Owners May Bring Negligence Claim Directly Against Subcontractors
Federal District Court in New Jersey Holds that Economic Loss Rule Does Not Bar Contractor’s Tort Claims Against Architect Where Parties Were Not in Privity of Contract
Limitation of Liability Clause in Pre-2007 Professional Contracts Enforceable
Ross A. Hoogerhyde – Gordon & Rees LLP – August 25, 2014 The Colorado Legislature enacted the Homeowner Protection Act (HPA), C.R.S. § 13-20-806(7), in response to unequal bargaining power between builders/developers and home buyers. The Legislature was concerned that builders/developers included onerous clauses in form home purchase agreements that limited their liability for any… Continue reading Limitation of Liability Clause in Pre-2007 Professional Contracts Enforceable