Brian Margolies – June 11, 2013 In its recent decision in Atlantic Casualty Ins. Co. v. Paszko Masonry, Inc., 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 11561 (7th Cir. June 7, 2013), the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit had occasion to consider whether a company that had bid on, but not yet been awarded… Continue reading Seventh Circuit Holds Contractor Bodily Injury Exclusion Inapplicable
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Recent Tennessee Legislation Affecting the Construction Industry
May 20, 2013 Earlier this year, the 108th General Assembly of Tennessee passed several bills of interest to owners, contractors, subcontractors, architects and others in the construction industry. This summarizes some of the notable bills. Underlicensed Contractors/No Lien Rights/Attachment of Mechanics’ Liens A bill clarifies that it is unlawful for any person to bid on… Continue reading Recent Tennessee Legislation Affecting the Construction Industry
OSHA Plans to Comb the Construction Industry
Michael V. Abcarian – May 8, 2013 Employers can expect the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to implement various regulatory initiatives this year that will significantly impact how employers, including construction companies, do business. With President Obama in leadership for another term, many new and stricter workplace safety initiatives and regulations which have been on… Continue reading OSHA Plans to Comb the Construction Industry
Chipping Away at the Armor of Pay-if-Paid Provisions
Eugene J. Heady – May 3, 2013 In tough economic times it is not surprising to see an increase in subcontractor claims related to unpaid invoices or applications for payment. It is also not surprising that prime contractors increasingly armor plate their subcontracts to shield against subcontractor payment claims when the payment claim arises as… Continue reading Chipping Away at the Armor of Pay-if-Paid Provisions
Idaho Supreme Court Holds There is Coverage for Attorney’s Fees even Though There are No Covered Damages
Matthew E. Hedberg – April 30, 2013 Last week, the Idaho Supreme Court held that Employers Mutual Casualty Company is required to cover attorney’s fees awarded against a builder that it defended against faulty workmanship claims, even though the court found the insurer had no duty to cover damages in the underlying suit. The underlying… Continue reading Idaho Supreme Court Holds There is Coverage for Attorney’s Fees even Though There are No Covered Damages