Jacob Zahniser | Miller Nash Risk begins with bid selection. A confluence of legislative change, economic pressure, and evolving liability doctrines has transformed contractor vetting from a procurement function into frontline risk mitigation. For owners and contractors, the takeaway is simple: buy-out decisions are risk decisions; the wrong contractor or subcontractor can turn a profitable… Continue reading From Bid to Breakdown: How Contractor Selection Drives Litigation Risk in Oregon
Contract Claims 101: Common Construction Appeal Theories, Part 6
Lauren Brier and Caitlin Trevillyan | Piliero Mazza While Parts 4 and 5 of this series explored both common and less common theories available to contractors pursuing claims against the federal government, many of which can arise in the construction context, there are more nuanced theories that often, intersect with those more familiar claims involving changes, delays, or defective… Continue reading Contract Claims 101: Common Construction Appeal Theories, Part 6
What Home Age Actually Tells Us About Claims — And What It Doesn’t
Andrew Leeds | Claims Journal After 20 years in homeowner claims, I’ve heard the same assumption so many times it’s practically folklore: older homes cost more to insure because repairs cost more. That’s not entirely wrong, but the real story is more specific — and more useful — than that. The distinction matters because America’s… Continue reading What Home Age Actually Tells Us About Claims — And What It Doesn’t
Cotney Discusses the Evolving Legal Trends in Roofing and Construction
Adams & Reese Adams & Reese Partner and Construction Team Leader Trent Cotney appears on the podcast, “If Walls Could Talk”, hosted by Jill Bloom of Walls & Ceilings, to discuss legal trends shaping the roofing and construction industries. The conversation addresses the evolving legal and regulatory environment for contractors, including contract terms, insurance changes, reputation management, OSHA… Continue reading Cotney Discusses the Evolving Legal Trends in Roofing and Construction
When to Settle and When to Fight: A Litigator’s Framework
Sean M. Pena | Scarinci Hollenbeck Every lawsuit comes with a cost, and knowing when to settle a lawsuit is one of the most consequential decisions a business owner will face. Experienced litigators understand how to minimize cost and obtain certainty for their clients. For many business owners, the decision is viewed almost entirely through… Continue reading When to Settle and When to Fight: A Litigator’s Framework