Craig Ledet, Martha Buttry Daniels, Scott A. Greer and Mike Stenglein | King & Spalding LLP | September 11, 2018 Contracts and performance Standard contract forms What standard contract forms are used for construction projects in your jurisdiction? To what extent do parties deviate from these standard forms? U.S. construction projects do not rely on… Continue reading Construction Contracts in the USA
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Florida’s Fourth District Appeals Court Clarifies What Actions Satisfy Florida’s Construction Defect Statute of Repose
Rahul Gogineni | The Subrogation Strategist | October 29, 2018 In Gindel v. Centex Homes, 2018 Fla.App. LEXIS 13019, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal recently concluded that the date on which the plaintiffs provided a pre-suit notice in compliance with §558.004 of Florida’s construction defect Right-to-Cure statute, Fla. Stat. §§ 558.001 to 558.005, et. seq.,… Continue reading Florida’s Fourth District Appeals Court Clarifies What Actions Satisfy Florida’s Construction Defect Statute of Repose
Policy Conditions and Substantial Compliance in Florida—There is a Pulse!
Deborah Trotter | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 18, 2018 A recent Florida appellate opinion addresses common issues regarding the death blow or failure to comply with policy conditions. It should be well-known that a material breach of a policy condition may be fatal to a claim and grounds for voiding the policy.… Continue reading Policy Conditions and Substantial Compliance in Florida—There is a Pulse!
Construction Law Practice Tip: The Discovery Rule Bar is High for Breach of Contract Claims
Pierre Grosdidier | Haynes and Boone LLP | November 5, 2018 Two cases from Houston appellate courts show the relatively high bar that breach of contract claims must meet to satisfy the discovery rule. The cases show that parties in the construction industry must mind the details and cede no opportunity to confirm contractual performance… Continue reading Construction Law Practice Tip: The Discovery Rule Bar is High for Breach of Contract Claims
How Can the Schedule of Locations Affect Your Claim?
Jennifer Van Voorhis | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | November 11, 2018 A ‘schedule of location’ lists property locations where insured assets are located. A homeowner’s policy will list the house, possibly an additional structure. A business policy, when drafted properly, will list all locations insured under the policy where a business loss can… Continue reading How Can the Schedule of Locations Affect Your Claim?