Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart As federal contractors continue to navigate the post-pandemic compliance landscape, a recurring issue has emerged in government audits and incurred cost reviews: whether and how contractors must credit the government for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness amounts received during the performance of cost-reimbursement contracts. The… Continue reading PPP Loan Credits and Government Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know During Incurred Cost Reviews
Florida Construction Defect Damages: Sabga, Vuletic, and the Date of Breach
Brandon José | Lowndes Two recent Florida appellate decisions, Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga, and Vuletic Group, LLC v. Malkin, have clarified and reinforced a critical principle in Florida construction law: damages for construction defect claims must be measured as of the date of breach, not the date of the expert report or the date of trial.… Continue reading Florida Construction Defect Damages: Sabga, Vuletic, and the Date of Breach
Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida
Stephanie Eaton | Spilman Thomas & Battle Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11, 2025, confirming that in Florida, remediation costs for defective… Continue reading Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida
The Made-Whole Doctrine and Deductibles
Timothy P. Law and Esther Y. Kim | Reed Smith The made-whole doctrine (also known as the make-whole doctrine or the full compensation rule) is an equitable principle requiring a policyholder to be made whole for its loss before an insurance company can exercise its subrogation rights against a third party. It is essentially a… Continue reading The Made-Whole Doctrine and Deductibles
Legal Insight: Key Rulings on Construction Delays and Liquidated Damages
Construction Claims & Project Management Overview Three recent rulings from state and federal courts have clarified the enforceability and limitations of delay-related contract provisions in construction projects, particularly concerning no-damages-for-delay clauses, concurrent delay, and the recovery of liquidated damages. These cases highlight how courts balance contractual risk allocation with the facts surrounding delay and project… Continue reading Legal Insight: Key Rulings on Construction Delays and Liquidated Damages