Keith A. Meyer and Kya R. Coletta | Reed Smith On January 7, 2025, wildfires raced across Los Angeles, forcing families to evacuate and leave their belongings and heirlooms behind. Many insureds promptly filed claims under their homeowners’ insurance. Some policyholders have already been paid their policy limits. Others continue to fight over sub-limits and… Continue reading Pause, Pay, or Proceed: Statute of Limitations and Filing Suit After the LA Wildfires
Contract Enforcement and Licensing Requirements in Residential Construction: Differences from Florida and New York Courts
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris Home construction and improvement projects in the U.S. are governed state and local laws that require contractors to be properly licensed and registered. These laws are designed to protect homeowners and maintain industry standards. Whether building a new home or renovating an existing one, contractors are typically required to… Continue reading Contract Enforcement and Licensing Requirements in Residential Construction: Differences from Florida and New York Courts
Contractor Licensing Issue Voids Construction Loan in Georgia
Clayton Swears | Hudson Cook A recent case out of Georgia involved a contractor’s licensing failure voiding the construction loan that was financing the project. However, there was a twist….well, several twists—a contractor who was also a lender, an end-of-the-world bunker, and a property that couldn’t be developed. Although the facts were unusual, the case… Continue reading Contractor Licensing Issue Voids Construction Loan in Georgia
General Contractor Solvency: The Fulcrum of Liability in Disputes
Christopher Rifer | Stoel Rives When it comes to selecting a general contractor for a construction project, owners’ typical considerations are clear: the contractor’s experience, its vision for the job, the quality of its work, and — of course — price. Likewise, when a subcontractor is deciding whether to bid for a scope of work… Continue reading General Contractor Solvency: The Fulcrum of Liability in Disputes
From Dirt to Done: The Case for Rebuilding the Construction Industry—Intelligently
Tamara Boeck | Stoel Rives Construction remains one of the last industries where the product is truly handmade. Even in an age of automation, buildings are assembled by dozens and dozens of trades coordinating on-site—often under immense pressure. When teams are aligned, it’s an orchestra. When they’re not, it’s a lawsuit waiting to be filed.… Continue reading From Dirt to Done: The Case for Rebuilding the Construction Industry—Intelligently