Matthew Liben, Marianne Smith, Ariel Solose and Tom Wagner | Blake, Cassels & Graydon As the legal and commercial landscape around construction projects continues to evolve, so must the contracts that govern these projects. In recent years, courts and contracting parties have emphasized how agreements allocate risk and define procedural obligations. Careful drafting and informed… Continue reading Key Clauses in Construction Contracts: Practical Guidance for Project Success
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Country of Origin Requirements in Government Contracts
G. Matthew Koehl and Gary J. Campbell | Practical Law The Journal An overview of the most significant country of origin (COO) requirements and penalties applicable to federal government contractors in the Buy American Act of 1933 (BAA) and the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (TAA). Applying COO rules to federal government contracts can be… Continue reading Country of Origin Requirements in Government Contracts
Understanding Contractual Remedies and Principles in Uncertain Times
Zachary Davis | Stoel Rives Since the Oval Office transition in January – and the rapid shifts in law, policy, and economic uncertainty that followed – my colleagues and I frequently field a variation of the same question: Is this a force majeure under my contract? Most often, the answer is not nearly as straightforward… Continue reading Understanding Contractual Remedies and Principles in Uncertain Times
US Court Denies Fire Loss Claim Due To Noncompliance With “Duties After Loss” Provision
Jean-Paul Rudd | Adams & Adams A recent judgement by the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut offers important guidance for both policyholders and insurers on the significance of adhering to post-loss obligations under an insurance policy. Factual Background In this matter, the insured acquired a residential property and arranged property insurance.… Continue reading US Court Denies Fire Loss Claim Due To Noncompliance With “Duties After Loss” Provision
Another Possible “Out” of Uniwest?
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings Remember the Uniwest case that stated that Va. Code 11-4.1 renders an indemnification provision unenforceable if it requires indemnification for the indemnitee’s actions? I’ve discussed it on several occasions and in contexts from applicability to architects to whether it is the operation of an indemnity clause, even where the clause itself would be valid, that… Continue reading Another Possible “Out” of Uniwest?