Luke LaRocca, Benjamin R. Grau, H. Bruce Shreves, Douglass F. Wynne and Denise C. Puente | Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn Contracts Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)
Builders Beware: Louisiana Contractor Licensing Changes
Trent Cotney, Susan Eccles and Christopher Joseph Jr. | Adams & Reese This month, the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) issued a new update regarding requirements for contractors who perform residential roof work. Effective January 1, 2026, only licensees holding Residential Construction and Residential Roofing classifications may perform residential roof work. As a reminder, changes… Continue reading Builders Beware: Louisiana Contractor Licensing Changes
The Economic Loss Rule and the Shifting Landscape of Construction Defect Law in Colorado
Miller Chasen and Sherman Robert | Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Ragonetti On April 21, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. HIVE Construction. This case provided a further articulation of the Court’s interpretation of the economic loss rule, a legal doctrine that broadly prevents certain plaintiffs from recovering… Continue reading The Economic Loss Rule and the Shifting Landscape of Construction Defect Law in Colorado
Do Quantum Meruit Claims in Construction Exist Anymore?
Jacob Zahniser | Miller Nash On November 13, 2025, the Oregon Court of Appeals published Seabold Construction Co., Inc. v. KOZ 2211 SW 4th Avenue, LLC, 344 Or App 688 (2025)—a decision that could signal the death knell for quantum meruit (unjust enrichment) claims in Oregon construction. The Court’s Decision in Seabold In Seabold, the plaintiff contractor Seabold… Continue reading Do Quantum Meruit Claims in Construction Exist Anymore?
Drafting Effective Insurance Coverage Letters: Best Practices For Insurers
Richard W. Boone, Jr. | Wilson Elser A carefully drafted coverage letter remains one of the most effective tools of an insurer. This article provides insurers and claims professionals with a guide to drafting clear, compliant, and defensible coverage letters. This starts when the carrier receives notice of the claim and includes complying with regulatory… Continue reading Drafting Effective Insurance Coverage Letters: Best Practices For Insurers