Philip Bruner, Nancy Holtz and Stacy LaScala | JAMS Construction disputes can involve extensive records and technical questions, often with multiple parties and significant financial exposure. But whether a mediation is productive may depend just as much on preparation. The right people need to be involved, and the parties should have the information necessary to… Continue reading How to Prepare for a Successful Construction Mediation
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Stormwater Enforcement/Construction: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Carroll Site Operator Enter into Order by Consent
Walter Wright, Jr. | Mithcell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“VDEQ”) and Lineberrys Logistics, LLC (“LL”) entered into a July 9th Order by Consent (“Order”) addressing alleged violations of Virginia State Water Control Law and regulations associated with stormwater construction permitting. The Order provides that LL is the responsible… Continue reading Stormwater Enforcement/Construction: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Carroll Site Operator Enter into Order by Consent
The Leak Is Not the Beginning of the Story: Why Building Envelope Lawsuits Often Start Years Earlier
Thomas Linus | Ankura Every construction defect lawsuit seems to begin the same way. There is water where it should not be. A client asking a simple but expensive question: “How did this happen?” The building envelope is defined as those perimeter elements of a building (e.g.- windows, roofing, wall cladding), both above and below… Continue reading The Leak Is Not the Beginning of the Story: Why Building Envelope Lawsuits Often Start Years Earlier
Minnesota Raises the Bar on PFAS Regulation: Understanding Amara’s Law and Its Place Among State Reporting Requirements
Matthew J. Schroeder, Valerie E. Lott, and Bryce Pilawski | Akerman Amara’s Law (the Law) establishes Minnesota’s most comprehensive regulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to date.[1] Enacted in May 2023, the Law introduces a three-part framework including product prohibitions and manufacturer reporting obligations for products containing intentionally added PFAS.[2] The Law applies to products sold,… Continue reading Minnesota Raises the Bar on PFAS Regulation: Understanding Amara’s Law and Its Place Among State Reporting Requirements
The Duty for Insurance Companies to Defend Construction Disputes
Mason Rollins | BuildSmart Companies in the construction industry face the risk of disputes every day, and defending those disputes means incurring attorneys’ fees. While companies sometimes pay those attorneys’ fees out of pocket, they may be able to trigger insurance coverage — either their own policy or that of another party on the project… Continue reading The Duty for Insurance Companies to Defend Construction Disputes