Jacob Zahniser | Miller Nash On November 13, 2025, the Oregon Court of Appeals published Seabold Construction Co., Inc. v. KOZ 2211 SW 4th Avenue, LLC, 344 Or App 688 (2025)—a decision that could signal the death knell for quantum meruit (unjust enrichment) claims in Oregon construction. The Court’s Decision in Seabold In Seabold, the plaintiff contractor Seabold… Continue reading Do Quantum Meruit Claims in Construction Exist Anymore?
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Drafting Effective Insurance Coverage Letters: Best Practices For Insurers
Richard W. Boone, Jr. | Wilson Elser A carefully drafted coverage letter remains one of the most effective tools of an insurer. This article provides insurers and claims professionals with a guide to drafting clear, compliant, and defensible coverage letters. This starts when the carrier receives notice of the claim and includes complying with regulatory… Continue reading Drafting Effective Insurance Coverage Letters: Best Practices For Insurers
A Primer on Construction-Related Insurance Products
David Pfeffer, Sean Scuderi and Eric Zipkowitz | Tarter Krinsky & Drogin With increasing frequency, at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin, we find our attorneys assisting owners and developers in connection with assessing and procuring the necessary policies of insurance associated with their construction projects, as well as ensuring that all design professionals, contractors (and their… Continue reading A Primer on Construction-Related Insurance Products
Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk
Vivien Peaden and Jordyne Johnson Richartz | Baker Donelson (1) The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Artificial Intelligence in Construction The commercial construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) tools rapidly reshape how projects are planned, managed, and delivered. Advancements in AI and machine learning, including those in generative… Continue reading Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk
Appellate Court Reinforces Delay Clause in Construction Subcontract
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris The First Department’s recent decision in Henick–Lane, LLC v. Stellar Management Group, Inc. reaffirms New York’s strong policy of enforcing no-damages-for-delay clauses. Henick–Lane sought compensation for eight change orders tied to delays, but the subcontract’s no-damages-for-delay clause limited remedies to extensions of time. The court held that the claims were barred,… Continue reading Appellate Court Reinforces Delay Clause in Construction Subcontract