Lee-Ann C. Brown and John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Every state gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers some form of lien right when they aren’t paid for work that improves real property. But Virginia’s version of this tool stands out from most other states in several important ways. If you do construction work in the Commonwealth… Continue reading Lien on Me: Quirks That Make Virginia’s Mechanic’s Lien Law One of a Kind
California Supreme Court Allows Declaratory Relief and Bad Faith Claims to Proceed Against Excess Insurers Before Underlying Exhaustion
Steven D. Allison, Sheila Z. Chen, Terrence R. McInnis, Samrah Mahmoud, Brooke Lindsey and Christy Markos | Troutman Pepper Locke Key Points On July 27, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued a significant opinion in Fox Paine & Company, LLC v. Twin City Fire Insurance Company, No. S287404, with important implications for excess insurers. In a unanimous decision… Continue reading California Supreme Court Allows Declaratory Relief and Bad Faith Claims to Proceed Against Excess Insurers Before Underlying Exhaustion
Managing Construction Risk Through Contracts, Insurance and Early ADR
Sandy M. Kaplan | JAMS Commercial and residential construction projects expose property owners and general contractors to significant risks arising from personal injury, property damage and construction defect claims. Contract documents can help allocate those risks to the responsible parties, while insurance can protect against losses that cannot be avoided or fully transferred. Common risk… Continue reading Managing Construction Risk Through Contracts, Insurance and Early ADR
Contract Claims 101: Claim Sponsorship, Part 7
Lauren Brier and Adel Mansour | PilieroMazza Claim sponsorship is one of the most important and frequently overlooked aspects of federal subcontracting. Because subcontractors generally lack privity of contract with the Government, their ability to pursue recovery for government-caused impacts often depends entirely on the prime contractor’s ability and willingness to sponsor a Contract Disputes… Continue reading Contract Claims 101: Claim Sponsorship, Part 7
The Blueprint for Construction eDiscovery: File Types, Formats, and the Right Questions to Ask
Brett Burney | Nextpoint, Inc. Learn how to navigate the unique challenges of construction data collection in ediscovery, from unique file types to numerous custodians. Construction data collection poses unique challenges, with niche file types spread across numerous custodians and devices. Here are tips for handling those file types, building an efficient collection strategy, and… Continue reading The Blueprint for Construction eDiscovery: File Types, Formats, and the Right Questions to Ask