George B. Hall, Jr. | Phelps Dunbar LLP | March 27, 2015 A federal court in Texas held that the “your work” exclusion is unambiguous and enforceable, barring a homeowner from collecting under a contractor’s policy a judgment against the contractor for completed work. Feaster v. Mid-Continent Casualty Co., No. 2015 WL 164041, (S.D. Tex. Jan.… Continue reading Federal Court in Texas holds “Your Work” Exclusion Bars Coverage for Construction Defects to Home
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Do We Really Want Courts Deciding if Our Construction Contracts are Fair?
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | March 17, 2015 As I posted recently, the Virginia General Assembly has passed, and I can see no reason why the governor won’t sign, a bill that would essentially invalidate preemptive contractual waivers of lien rights as they relate to subcontractors and material suppliers. It does not apply… Continue reading Do We Really Want Courts Deciding if Our Construction Contracts are Fair?
Colorado Legislature Tries Again on Construction-Related Litigation Reform
Christopher W. Payne, Joseph E. Lubinski, and Carl G. Roberts | Ballard Spahr | February 23, 2015 As the Colorado Legislature begins its 2015 session, construction defect reform legislation is again at the fore. Senate Bill 177 was introduced on February 10 in an effort to spur condominium projects by providing developers new protections that… Continue reading Colorado Legislature Tries Again on Construction-Related Litigation Reform
Sandoval Signs Bill to Reform Nevada Construction Defect Law
Sean Whaley | Las Vegas Review-Journal | February 24, 2015 Gov. Brian Sandoval on Tuesday signed the first major Republican-backed reform bill of the 2015 session, a measure making changes to Nevada’s construction defect law. The bill saw final approval in the Legislature on Friday, when Senate Republicans beat back efforts by Democrats to amend Assembly… Continue reading Sandoval Signs Bill to Reform Nevada Construction Defect Law
Top 10 Lessons Learned from a Construction Attorney
Craig Martin | Construction Contractor Advisor | February 8, 2015 I have had the pleasure of working with Cordell Parvin, who in his earlier career was a preeminent construction attorney, and now coaches attorneys. Cordell has shared countless construction guides and presentations with me over the years, for which I am extremely grateful. Below is Cordell’s Lesson’s Learned… Continue reading Top 10 Lessons Learned from a Construction Attorney