Nora Stilestein, Candace 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
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Construction Law Alert: Proposed Legislation Would Make Contractors Liable for Unpaid Wages of Subcontractors
Eric A. Grasberger and W. Cory Haller | Stoel Rives | February 13, 2018 A bill proposed in the Oregon House of Representatives threatens to fundamentally alter the relationships between owners, contractors, their subcontractors, and their subcontractors’ employees. Under the bill, a contractor (defined as a person who contracts with an owner to perform construction)… Continue reading Construction Law Alert: Proposed Legislation Would Make Contractors Liable for Unpaid Wages of Subcontractors
Bad Faith by Insured Should Have Resulted in Sanctions but Only Resulted in Loss
Barry Zalma | Zalma on Insurance | January 29, 2018 Waiting More than a Year After Default is Always Prejudicial When an insured delayed notifying his insurer of his need for coverage was both unexcused and unreasonable. When the action was commenced against the insured in 2010, a reasonably prudent person would have understood that… Continue reading Bad Faith by Insured Should Have Resulted in Sanctions but Only Resulted in Loss
Do Architects and Engineers Owe a Legal Duty to Non-Contracting Parties?
Jeffrey M. Gallant and Scott D. Garbo | Clark Hill | February 14, 2018 Do architects and engineers owe a common law duty (i.e. non-contractual duty) to Contractors or Owners for alleged negligence, errors, or omissions when performing services? That answer may depend on what services are at issue. A recent unpublished Michigan Court of… Continue reading Do Architects and Engineers Owe a Legal Duty to Non-Contracting Parties?
Ambiguity Kills in Construction Contracting
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | February 7, 2018 Well, I’m back and hope to have a more consistent publishing schedule moving forward. I appreciate the continued readership through what has been a busy time for my solo construction practice over the last couple of months. Now, back to our program. . . Here at… Continue reading Ambiguity Kills in Construction Contracting