Laura Grebe and Thomas Pienkos | Amundsen Davis When people think about IP, they often envision tech companies, software developers, and research and development labs—not construction companies. In reality, most companies, including those in construction, manage far more IP than they may realize. From brand identity to proprietary building methods, these assets can be as… Continue reading Why Construction Companies Must Protect Their Intellectual Property Now
Illinois’ Highest Court Finds that Government-Authorized Pollution is Still Pollution for Purposes of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies
Nick Dolejsi | Zelle The Illinois Supreme Court recently provided much-needed clarity on the scope and application of pollution exclusions in commercial general liability insurance policies. In Griffith Foods v. National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, Case No. 131710 (Ill. Jan. 23, 2026), the court considered the following certified question: “what relevance, if any,… Continue reading Illinois’ Highest Court Finds that Government-Authorized Pollution is Still Pollution for Purposes of Pollution Exclusions in CGL Policies
AI is Reshaping Construction: Where Risks Start and How to Stay Ahead
Drew Patty | Phelps Dunbar Artificial intelligence integration is accelerating from pilot projects to day-to-day use across the construction industry. Owners, contractors, design professionals and subcontractors are using AI to support design review, cost estimating, scheduling, safety planning, document management, and project analysis. These tools can improve efficiency and speed, but they also create meaningful… Continue reading AI is Reshaping Construction: Where Risks Start and How to Stay Ahead
What Arbitrators Actually Think About Your Expert
Barbara A. Reeves | JAMS Unlike a jury, an arbitrator is rarely seeing anything for the first time. That changes everything. Experienced arbitrators have heard hundreds of experts—they recognize the theater, they spot the evasions, and they dislike witnesses who sacrifice credibility for advocacy. The qualities that make an expert effective before an arbitrator are… Continue reading What Arbitrators Actually Think About Your Expert
Court Reaffirms That Actual Cash Value Includes Labor and Overhead, Not Just Materials
Corey Setterlund | Marshall Dennehey Greenaker v. Universal Prop. & Cas. Ins. Co., Case No. 2D2024-1964, (Fla. 2nd DCA May 8, 2026). The plaintiffs filed a breach of contract suit against Universal for refusal to pay for all of plaintiffs’ damages from a storm in November 2020. Universal filed a motion in limine to prevent the… Continue reading Court Reaffirms That Actual Cash Value Includes Labor and Overhead, Not Just Materials