Christine Ciarlo | Saul Ewing Earlier this year, the American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) released updated form contract documents for traditional design-build (“Traditional DB”) construction projects and introduced a new set of progressive design-build (“Progressive DB”) forms. In a design-build project, the owner contracts directly with one entity to provide both design and construction services,… Continue reading AIA Releases Updated Design-Build Forms
Coverage Confusion: When Your Insurance Broker Gets It Wrong
Bethany Foster | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell In the intricate world of construction, builders often rely heavily on insurance brokers to secure appropriate insurance coverage, and trust that they will be protected against unforeseen liabilities. However, a recent Colorado district court decision serves as a stark reminder of the perils associated with such reliance,… Continue reading Coverage Confusion: When Your Insurance Broker Gets It Wrong
Absolute Pollution Exclusion, Economic Loss Rule Coverage Update
Amy Diviney and Shantinique Brooks | Plunkett Cooney Absolute Pollution Exclusion – New Mexico Chisholm’s Village Plaza LLC v The Cincinnati Ins. Co.No. 23-2133, 2025 WL 1178099 (10th Cir. Apr. 23, 2025) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, in reversing the order of the U.S. District Court of New Mexico, determined that… Continue reading Absolute Pollution Exclusion, Economic Loss Rule Coverage Update
When Mediations Fail, It’s Not Always About the Facts
Hon. Charles Margines | JAMS Civil litigators are acutely aware of the benefits of mediation in resolving their clients’ disputes. Typically, prior to the filing of a lawsuit, the would-be plaintiff and defendant have been exposed to the dark side of human nature: lying, bullying, sarcasm, betrayal, etc. Now, with the filing of the complaint,… Continue reading When Mediations Fail, It’s Not Always About the Facts
Insurer Must Defend Additional Insured
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The federal district court found that the insurer owed a duty to defend the additional insured. Owners Ins. Co. v. Colliers Bennet & Kahnweiler, LLC, 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24893 (N.D. Ill. Feb. 11, 2025). Colliers Bennett Kahnweller, LLC (Colliers) managed property owned by North… Continue reading Insurer Must Defend Additional Insured