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
Category: Construction Contracts
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?
Learning a Lesson by Sweating the Small Stuff
Corey S. Lloyd and Stu Richeson | The Dispute Resolver When negotiating contracts, it is sometimes difficult to properly assess the risks and rewards of certain terms. The idiom “that one can’t see the forest through the trees” comes to mind. At times, though, even determining which forest needs to be seen can be the… Continue reading Learning a Lesson by Sweating the Small Stuff
Liability Clauses in Data Center Construction Contracts
Laura Riddeck | Reed Smith As the global demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, the data center construction sector is busier than ever. A key area of contention in the negotiation of the construction contracts for these projects is the extent to which the contractor will be liable for the consequences of delays, defects or non-performance.… Continue reading Liability Clauses in Data Center Construction Contracts
How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, Part 1
Lauren Brier, Josie Farinelli and Kelly A. Kirchgasser | Piliero Mazza When faced with the prospect of appealing an adverse decision from a contracting officer, government contractors may wonder whether it’s possible to prioritize costs, performance ratings, and future prospective contracts while engaging in litigation. The Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs) may suit those purposes,… Continue reading How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, Part 1