Aron B. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The executive order’s stated purpose is to end “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. Among other things, the executive order directs the director of the Office… Continue reading What to Do if Your Government Contract Is Terminated per the New DEI Executive Order
What to Do When Faced With a Potential Claim Under Your D&O Insurance Policy
Jacquelyn Burke, Cecelia Lockner, Carl Metzger, Brian Mukherjee and George Schneider | Goodwin When in Doubt, Notice the Claim! As a general matter, coverage under a D&O insurance policy may be triggered by receipt of any written notice alleging a so-called wrongful act. Even a counterclaim in a lawsuit in which you are the plaintiff… Continue reading What to Do When Faced With a Potential Claim Under Your D&O Insurance Policy
Dispute Over Amount Insured Owes Public Adjuster Resolved
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The court addressed a dispute over fees that the insureds allegedly owed the public adjuster. Public’ Adjuster’s, LLC v. Mark Gottesdiener & Co., et al., 2024 Conn. Super. LEXIS 2352 (Conn. Super. Ct. Nov. 6. 2024). The insureds owned an apartment building that was… Continue reading Dispute Over Amount Insured Owes Public Adjuster Resolved
Maximizing Recovery on Construction Claims: Don’t Forget Bond Claims, Which Could Exceed the Underlying Claim!
John Mark Goodman | Bradley As construction claim lawyers, we are always on the lookout for insurance policies or “bonds” that might satisfy our client’s claim. On federal projects, this includes performance and payment bonds known as Miller Act bonds. These bonds, which take their name from the federal Miller Act that requires them on all federal contracts… Continue reading Maximizing Recovery on Construction Claims: Don’t Forget Bond Claims, Which Could Exceed the Underlying Claim!
Does Filing a Construction Lien Guarantee Payment?
Paul Norris | Stark & Stark I am often approached by contractors who wish to file a construction lien regarding either a residential or a commercial project. It is not atypical for many of these contractors to believe that filing a lien claim will guarantee the payment of the amount which is due to them.… Continue reading Does Filing a Construction Lien Guarantee Payment?