Laura Riddeck | Reed Smith As the global demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, the data center construction sector is busier than ever. A key area of contention in the negotiation of the construction contracts for these projects is the extent to which the contractor will be liable for the consequences of delays, defects or non-performance.… Continue reading Liability Clauses in Data Center Construction Contracts
Is Smoke or Ash Considered Direct Physical Damage for Coverage Purposes Under California Property Insurance Policy?
Michele L. Levinson | Frost Brown Todd In past years, carriers in states most affected by wildfires, notably California, have seen a significant increase in claims where the property sustains no significant “direct physical damage.” Meaning, the property itself was not directly impacted by the fire, yet the owner presented a claim for fire-related damages… Continue reading Is Smoke or Ash Considered Direct Physical Damage for Coverage Purposes Under California Property Insurance Policy?
Client Alert: Condo Law Reform – What Florida’s HB 913 Means for Associations and Owners
Anna Nelson | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick In the wake of the 2021 Surfside Condominium collapse, Florida lawmakers enacted sweeping reforms to enhance safety, transparency, and accountability within condominiums and cooperatives. Most recently, Florida House Bill 913 (HB 913) was signed into law on June 23, 2025 and will take effect on July 1, 2025.… Continue reading Client Alert: Condo Law Reform – What Florida’s HB 913 Means for Associations and Owners
Is a Cure on the Way for Small Businesses Facing Construction-Related Accessibility Claims?
Ashley McLachlan and Brian Mills | Snell & Wilmer The California legislature may be providing California small businesses with another tool to combat construction-related accessibility claims through Senate Bill 84 (SB 84) which advanced to the State Assembly on June 4, 2025. Under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act and California’s Disabled Persons Act, statutory damages… Continue reading Is a Cure on the Way for Small Businesses Facing Construction-Related Accessibility Claims?
How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, Part 1
Lauren Brier, Josie Farinelli and Kelly A. Kirchgasser | Piliero Mazza When faced with the prospect of appealing an adverse decision from a contracting officer, government contractors may wonder whether it’s possible to prioritize costs, performance ratings, and future prospective contracts while engaging in litigation. The Boards of Contract Appeals (BCAs) may suit those purposes,… Continue reading How the Boards of Contract Appeals Work—And Why It Matters for Your Bottom Line, Part 1