Lauren Maldanado | Wiley The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, applying Illinois law, denied an insured’s motion to stay an insurer’s declaratory judgment action seeking a declaration that it owed no duty to defend. Landmark Am. Ins. Co. v. Reprod. Genetics Inst. Inc., 2025 WL 2855214 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 8, 2025). The… Continue reading Insured’s Motion To Stay Coverage Action Denied Where Duty To Defend Is Based On Allegations Against Insured
Strategies for a Successful Preconstruction Phase
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Mandelbaum Barrett As construction activity accelerates across New Jersey and the broader region, owners, contractors, and design teams are placing renewed emphasis on the preconstruction phase—a stage increasingly recognized as the foundation for project success. Rising material costs, tighter schedules, and complex procurement demands have made early planning and coordinated decision-making… Continue reading Strategies for a Successful Preconstruction Phase
Preserving the Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act for Joint Site Inspections
David D. Brisco and Kris Cherevas | Subrogation & Recovery Law Blog Conducting subrogation investigations is a balancing act. The need to move quickly to accommodate mitigation and repairs is balanced against the need for a proper and thorough investigation to ensure subrogation rights are preserved. Retaining experts and consultants, identifying potential interested parties and… Continue reading Preserving the Scene, Preventing Delays: A Balancing Act for Joint Site Inspections
California Overhauls Private Sector Construction Payment Practices
Richard McDonald, Cory Mickels and Jay Ross | Lathrop GPM Two new California statutes taking effect January 1, 2026, will significantly change the way private construction projects are contracted, administered and paid: Both laws require immediate updates to standard contract forms, internal workflows and project management practices. SB 61: The New 5% Retention Cap SB… Continue reading California Overhauls Private Sector Construction Payment Practices
California’s New Rules for Private Construction Contracts Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026
Sydne Levy, Joshua Rabinowitz and Michael Zehner | Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, new amendments to the California Civil Code will significantly affect most private construction projects (excluding certain smaller residential projects under four stories). Two statutes—Civil Code sections 8811 and 8850—impose non-waivable requirements and render noncompliant contract provisions unenforceable. Owners, contractors… Continue reading California’s New Rules for Private Construction Contracts Take Effect Jan. 1, 2026