David Owen and Mason Rollins | Bradley The construction industry has always included risks – but recent years have brought a new wave of economic uncertainty. Owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers are faced with increased unpredictability related to costs and scheduling due to tariffs, trade disputes, and fluctuating material costs. Currently, imported materials like steel,… Continue reading Mitigating Construction Risks Amid Economic Uncertainty
From No-Shows to Notices: A Guide to Navigating Labor Disruptions
John A. Gambill and Eric L. Singer | Taft Stettinius & Hollister Sudden and unexplained labor shortages can bring even the best-managed construction projects to a halt. Across the country, contractors are increasingly reporting situations where subcontractor crews simply stop showing up due to fear and uncertainty triggered by heightened immigration enforcement activity. When manpower… Continue reading From No-Shows to Notices: A Guide to Navigating Labor Disruptions
It’s That Time of Year: Contract Review Time
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog My father used to make me wash the family cars every weekend . . . rain or shine. The nice thing about washing a car in the rain is that you don’t need to dry it. Once, while sudsing up one of the family cars in the rain… Continue reading It’s That Time of Year: Contract Review Time
At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Ohio)
Andrew Kwiatkowski, Mark Amzen, Brian Schultz, Lauren Johnson and Stephen Cordle | Dinsmore & Shohl Contracts Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for dispute resolution? The construction industry in… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Ohio)
New Proposed Legislation in Florida Regarding AI Use in Claims Handling
Jennifer Gibbs | Zelle AI isn’t replacing insurance company decision makers yet, as new legislation filed in Florida is aimed at requiring mandatory human reviews of claim denials. Florida’s HB 527 (and companion bill SB 202) would apply to information provided to insurers by algorithms, artificial intelligence systems, or machine learning systems, none of which may serve as… Continue reading New Proposed Legislation in Florida Regarding AI Use in Claims Handling