Jonathan M. Preziosi and Stephanie L. Jonaitis | Pepper Hamilton LLP | January 2018 Most contractors have encountered a prime contract provision with a governmental agency or public authority owner where the contract states that all claims for extra costs, delay damages or the like must be presented to the owner’s Chief Engineer for a… Continue reading Protecting Contractors Subject to Chief Engineer Decision Clauses
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Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
Nora Stilestein, Candance Matson and Mercedes Cook | Construction & Infrastructure Law Blog | February 6, 2018 As of January 1, 2018, direct contractors in California who make or take a contract “for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of a building, structure, or other private work” are jointly and severally liable with their subcontractors… Continue reading Direct Contractors In California Should Take Steps Now To Reduce Exposure For Unpaid Wages By Subcontractors
The Contract Disputes Act: What Every Federal Government Contractor Should Know
Sarah K. Carpenter | Smith Currie | January 29, 2018 Claims on construction projects are unpleasant, but sometimes unavoidable. Contract with the federal government and you are by statute and by contract required to resolve any and all disputes under the Contract Disputes Act. So what is the Contract Disputes Act? This article sets forth… Continue reading The Contract Disputes Act: What Every Federal Government Contractor Should Know
California Department of Insurance Provides Notice that Mudslides are Covered Losses
Denise Sze | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 7, 2018 Southern Californians impacted by the mudslides that followed the devastating wildfires in Ventura and Santa Barbara may see some light at the end of the tunnel with the big question of whether insurers will cover their mudslide loss. Over the last few week… Continue reading California Department of Insurance Provides Notice that Mudslides are Covered Losses
“Additional Insured” Counseled to Read the Policy
Robert M. Frey | Butler Snow | January 30, 2018 An Illinois General Contractor learned a hard lesson the other day; the case is Vivify Constr., LLC v. Nautilus Ins. Co., 2017 IL App (1st) 170192. The General Contractor, Vivify Construction, subcontracted part of the job to Victoria. Naturally wishing to protect itself from claims arising… Continue reading “Additional Insured” Counseled to Read the Policy