John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart The general contractor on the 60-turbine wind farm project in Good Hope, Illinois, is entitled to collect a whopping $1 on its cost-to-complete claim against its terminated subcontractor. We previously reported on the court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of the general contractor, Black and Veatch Construction (BVCI), here and here. That order… Continue reading Court Affirms $1 Nominal Damage Award in Wind Farm Construction Dispute
Insureds Prevail on Summary Judgment Addressing Responsibility for Water Leak
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The court granted summary judgment to the insureds, finding they were not responsible for a water leak from a drain valve on the tenth floor of the building. Charter Oak Fire Ins. Co. v. Bremermann Mech., Inc., et al., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 59871 (E.D. La. March… Continue reading Insureds Prevail on Summary Judgment Addressing Responsibility for Water Leak
Tariff Troubles: Analyzing Construction Contracts in the Current Market
Daniel Miktus | Akerman 2025 brought with it many new tariffs, and those tariffs seem to be changing on a near-daily basis. Given this, many in the real estate industry are understandably apprehensive about beginning new projects. Many more are concerned about how tariffs may impact their construction projects. For instance, who is responsible for… Continue reading Tariff Troubles: Analyzing Construction Contracts in the Current Market
Noncompliance With Policy’s “Duties After Loss” Provision Leads to Denial of Fire Loss Claim
Lauren Berenbaum | Property Insurance Law Observer In Caribe D. Billie v. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp. et al, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp.’s (“Insurer”) motion for summary judgment, holding that the Insurer was prejudiced by its insured’s failure to cooperate with the Policy’s “Duties After Loss” provision.… Continue reading Noncompliance With Policy’s “Duties After Loss” Provision Leads to Denial of Fire Loss Claim
What To Include In A Construction Contract To Prevent Delays And Cost Overruns
Ayala Law Construction projects are notorious for going off schedule and over budget. If you’re a property owner, developer, or contractor in Florida, you already know how easily timelines can slip and costs can balloon. But many of these issues can be avoided—not on the job site, but in the contract. At Ayala Law, we’ve helped clients… Continue reading What To Include In A Construction Contract To Prevent Delays And Cost Overruns