The Economic Loss Rule and the Shifting Landscape of Construction Defect Law in Colorado

Miller Chasen and Sherman Robert | Otten Johnson Robinson Neff & Ragonetti On April 21, 2025, the Colorado Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mid-Century Ins. Co. v. HIVE Construction. This case provided a further articulation of the Court’s interpretation of the economic loss rule, a legal doctrine that broadly prevents certain plaintiffs from recovering… Continue reading The Economic Loss Rule and the Shifting Landscape of Construction Defect Law in Colorado

Do Quantum Meruit Claims in Construction Exist Anymore?

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?

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