Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock | March 30, 2018 The Utah Mechanic’s Liens Act needed some clarification on when exactly a mechanic’s lien goes into effect. That clarification came in February 2015 from the Court of Appeals of Utah. In the case Pentalon Construction, Inc. v. Rymark Properties, LLC the court ruled… Continue reading When Does a Mechanics’ Lien Effect?
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Claim Handling Requirements by State – Utah
Julitza Perez | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 14, 2018 Continuing our tour through state-by-state claim handling guidelines, we explore the requirements for the State of Utah. I recently escaped from the Sunshine State (Florida) and visited the State of Utah for the first time. I was amazed by its mountains and had lots… Continue reading Claim Handling Requirements by State – Utah
Utah’s Portable Classrooms Put Kids at Risk, Engineering Experts Say
Benjamin Wood | Salt Lake Tribune | January 24, 2018 Civil engineering and architectural groups urge tougher building standards on 100s of units, saying Utah lacks clear rules for anchoring modular classrooms to the ground, potentially putting thousands of students in danger. Each school day, tens of thousands of Utah children make their way into… Continue reading Utah’s Portable Classrooms Put Kids at Risk, Engineering Experts Say
Contingent Payment Clauses in Utah – “Deal or No Deal?”
Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock, PC | November 2, 2017 Introduction. Contingent payment clauses provide parties involved in a construction project with a contractual method for determining who will absorb losses that may occur if the owner fails to pay for work performed on the project. In Utah, the law remains unsettled… Continue reading Contingent Payment Clauses in Utah – “Deal or No Deal?”
How Utah Evaluates a Worker’s Entitlement to PTD Benefits
Ryan B. Frazier | Kirton McConkie | August 28, 2017 Have you ever thought about how the word “limit” defines our perceptions of and interactions with the world around us? The concept of a “limit” engenders thoughts of a boundary, an edge, or an end. When we say something is limited, we are suggesting that… Continue reading How Utah Evaluates a Worker’s Entitlement to PTD Benefits