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Termination of Construction Contracts

by Stuart Rosen | Oct 3, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory

Contractors should be aware of four triggering events that can lead to termination and four points to keep in mind when negotiating construction contracts.

2020 Election: Where the Senate Stands

by Jim Ellis | Oct 2, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Legislation

The campaigns continue to evolve, and it is becoming clear that Republicans are establishing a political safety net in order to protect their 53-47 chamber majority.

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

by Danielle N. Amico | Sep 23, 2020
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

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

by Kelly Ruane Melchiondo | Sep 10, 2020
Contracts | Cybersecurity | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

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.
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