Nicholas Solosky | Fox Rothschild Contractors working with the federal government understand that contract modifications are a fact of life. Projects rarely unfold exactly as planned – and changes to the scope of work, performance deadlines, and pricing (just to name a few) all require formal contract modifications. With those modifications often comes something else… Continue reading Lessons Learned – Did I Waive My Claim Against the Government?
Louisiana Changes Its “Proof Of Loss” Law
Ryan Telep, Caroline F. Crosby and Pablo Gonzalez | Phelps Dunbar The Louisiana Legislature recently passed HB 437 which enacts La. § R.S. 22:1892.3 (effective August 1), in an attempt to clarify parties’ respective obligations as it relates to Proof of Loss statements and corresponding payments under an insurance policy. Under this new statute, any… Continue reading Louisiana Changes Its “Proof Of Loss” Law
Torrential Rains and Insurance Claims: When Exclusions and Limitations On ‘Flood’ Coverage May Not Apply
Micah Skidmore | Haynes Boone With five months to go, 2025 is already the year of the flash flood in the United States. To date, the National Weather Service has issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States in 20251—more than any other year on record since 1986.2 Extreme precipitation events have resulted… Continue reading Torrential Rains and Insurance Claims: When Exclusions and Limitations On ‘Flood’ Coverage May Not Apply
At the Border of Contract and Torts in Construction Disputes
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog “The declining significance of privity has found its way to construction law.” So begins the 4th District Court of Appeal’s decision in Lynch v. Peter & Associates, Engineers, Geologists, Surveyors, Inc., 104 Cal.App.5th 1181 (2024). The case addresses the legal duty of care owed by construction professionals – specifically… Continue reading At the Border of Contract and Torts in Construction Disputes
Design-Build v. Design-Bid-Build: Legal Considerations
Nicholas Moore | Porter Hedges Selecting the right project delivery method is crucial — not just from a design and budgeting standpoint, but also from a legal standpoint. Two of the most common delivery methods are Design-Build (DB) and Design-Bid-Build (DBB). Each approach has its unique legal implications that significantly affect project outcomes, liability, and risk allocation. I.… Continue reading Design-Build v. Design-Bid-Build: Legal Considerations