Thinking of Signing a Release? Do Your Homework

Billie Jo Fatheree and Daniel Miske | Husch Blackwell | July 11, 2018 In a recent case out of New York (Board of Mgrs. Of 325 Fifth Ave. Condominium v. Continental Residential Holdings LLC, 139 A.D.3rd 472 (2017)) a condominium board signed a broadly worded document, releasing the developer and multiple other developer-related entities and their… Continue reading Thinking of Signing a Release? Do Your Homework

Future 2018 IBC Amendments Made Early Due to the Library Gardens Apartment Tragedy

Remi Kern | Quality Built | October 31, 2017 On June 16, 2015, a balcony collapsed at the Library Gardens apartment’s in Berkeley, CA, resulting in six dead and seven injured. Allegations included design defects, installation defects, failure to follow material specifications, inappropriate use of balcony, and lack of maintenance. The end-game of faulty construction… Continue reading Future 2018 IBC Amendments Made Early Due to the Library Gardens Apartment Tragedy

Berkeley Balcony Collapse Update: New, Stricter City Ordinances; State Bill Narrowly Defeated

Matthew T. Hawk | Gordon & Rees LLP | July 16, 2015 As expected, the response to the tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, California that killed six people has been swift but with mixed results. On the local level, the Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday to make several immediate changes to their local building requirements.… Continue reading Berkeley Balcony Collapse Update: New, Stricter City Ordinances; State Bill Narrowly Defeated

Berkeley Balcony Collapse Raises Questions about Reporting Requirements for Contractors

Matthew T. Hawk | Gordon & Rees LLP | June 30, 2015 In the wake of the recent balcony collapse that killed six people in Berkeley, California, questions have been raised regarding past claims made against the general contractor of that building, Segue Construction, particularly those regarding improperly waterproofed balconies at previous projects. Several news… Continue reading Berkeley Balcony Collapse Raises Questions about Reporting Requirements for Contractors

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