Arezoo Jamshidi | Haight Brown & Bonesteel The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two (Riverside) in RND Contractors, Inc. v. Superior Court (2025) issued a significant published decision. The California Court of Appeal addressed a previously unsettled question: can a co-defendant oppose another defendant’s motion for summary judgment when the plaintiff does not oppose it… Continue reading California Court of Appeal Clarifies Right of a Party to Oppose Summary Judgment Motions – Even Without Cross-Claims
Category: Construction Law
The Predominant Factor Test: Determining Whether the UCC or Common Law Applies to Mixed Contracts for Goods and Services
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Construction law in the United States consists of two main bodies of legal rules. The first, federal law, applies to contracts involving the U.S. government and its agencies. The second, state law, applies to pretty much everything else. While each state is different, all states generally have two types of… Continue reading The Predominant Factor Test: Determining Whether the UCC or Common Law Applies to Mixed Contracts for Goods and Services
Big News for “Smaller” Construction Cases
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As a Virginia construction attorney and solo practitioner, I represent many clients that have construction claims that cover the spectrum from $20,000 (and possibly less) to somewhere in the millions. Back in 2011, the Virginia General Assembly updated the General District Court (the court “not of record” that takes less time… Continue reading Big News for “Smaller” Construction Cases
Technology, Infrastructure, and the Future of Disputes: A Conversation with Roberta Downey
Roberta Downey | Vinson & Elkins Roberta Downey, a seasoned disputes lawyer, shares how rapid innovation is transforming the construction industry, reshaping contracts, and presenting new challenges for legal teams worldwide. In your recent piece for The International Construction Law Review, you explored how technology is transforming the delivery of major infrastructure projects—and the legal and… Continue reading Technology, Infrastructure, and the Future of Disputes: A Conversation with Roberta Downey
What Makes A Trial Court Decision Appealable?
Eduardo A. Maura | Ayala If you’ve recently lost a case, or received a judgment you’re unhappy with, you might be wondering, “Can I appeal this decision?” It’s a reasonable question, and as Florida litigation attorneys, it’s one we get often. The reality is, not every decision from a trial court is immediately appealable, and not… Continue reading What Makes A Trial Court Decision Appealable?