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Where the Senate Stands

by Jim Ellis | Oct 1, 2020
ABCs | Legal and Regulatory | Policy | Washington Update

The significant Senate primaries have now concluded, and they went out with a bang. The campaigns continue to evolve, moving through the late primaries, and it is becoming clear that Republicans are establishing a political [...]

Contractual Liability Exclusion and the ‘Insured Contract’ Exception

When evaluating contractual liability exclusion coverage, contractors should consider first the initial grant of coverage, then exclusions to coverage, followed by exceptions to those exclusions.

Understanding the Purpose, Limitations and Benefits of a Liquidated Damages Clause

by James P. Carney, Daniel K. Felsen | Sep 22, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Contracting parties are advised to understand the purpose, limitations and benefits of liquidated damages clauses.

Prompt Payment Statutes to the Rescue

by Jason Lambert | Sep 21, 2020
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory

Prompt payment statues may not always force a faster payment, but they can provide leverage and some level of compensation for slow and late payments.

Data Security for Owners and Contractors: Protect Construction Investments From Catastrophic Loss

As project owners and general contractors increasingly rely on cloud data storage, email and file sharing platforms, cyber insurance is the just the first step to protect against the risk of catastrophic data loss.

Substantial Completion Defined

by Patrick Barthet | Sep 8, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Substantial completion can be defined in the contract as the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, the date the owner occupies the property, or the certified date of substantial completion.

The Growth of BIM and Its Impact on Contractor Risk

by James T. Dixon, Alexandra V. Dattilo | Sep 6, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

BIM has many benefits—and may reduce legal expenses as well. As the technology approaches the level of full adoption, that is an issue worth watching.

Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID-19 Relief

by Peter Comstock | Sep 4, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

As the COVID-19 health and economic crisis continues to impact businesses and communities, Democrats and Republicans in Congress were unable to come to an agreement on a wide-ranging deal.

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Where the Senate Stands

Contractual Liability Exclusion and the ‘Insured Contract’ Exception

Understanding the Purpose, Limitations and Benefits of a Liquidated Damages Clause

Prompt Payment Statutes to the Rescue

Data Security for Owners and Contractors: Protect Construction Investments From Catastrophic Loss

Substantial Completion Defined

The Growth of BIM and Its Impact on Contractor Risk

Congressional Inaction Leads to Executive Orders on COVID-19 Relief

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