Levelset

AUGUST 30, 2024

These acts represent a substantial shift in how payment bond defenses are handled for sureties under both the Public Works Act and the Private Works Act. The new laws expand the defenses available to sureties. The courts rejected these defenses because allowing sureties to do so would contradict the Private or Public Works Acts.

Louisiana 52

Louisiana Materials Defense Claims 52

NH Construction Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Worse, a lawsuit against the general contractor or subcontractor for breach of contract after abandonment of the project will almost certainly be futile; the default on its loan usually signals that it won’t be able to pay a judgment and is probably headed for bankruptcy. Not unless he is prepared to pay twice!

Security 40

Security Contract Accounting Construction 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Time is of the Essence With Construction Litigation Across most jurisdictions in the United States, time is an issue from a legal perspective. This ensures that the report remains legally sound. In this case, great care was taken to plead “into coverage,” and to make sure nothing was put into expert reports that could erode coverage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Legal Documentation Claims 52

Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

It is not unheard of for a construction firm to face bankruptcy and fail because of a lawsuit. Benefit: Documentation builds your defense, but avoiding all together avoids costly legal fees. With close monitoring of projects, potential legal issues can be avoided. Avoid Litigation. Litigation is very costly.

Documentation 120

Documentation Construction Software Software 120

Constructlaw

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Reynolds: The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the global economy has led to an increase in breach of contract claims, and a parallel rise in novel breach of con­tract defenses focused on excuses for non-performance. In those clauses, the overall success of COVID-19-based force majeure defenses is still unknown.

Claims 40

Claims Insurance Bankruptcy Legal 40

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It pays for repairs of damages to the surrounding property, as well as legal expenses incurred during a lawsuit. The policy covers damages to property, bodily injury expenses, and legal fees caused by faulty work or installation of a faulty product. It covers the damages caused by faulty work, product failure, or other causes.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Claims Contractors 52

Construction Lawyer

APRIL 30, 2012

His book, Legal Guide to AIA Documents, published by Aspen Publishing, is in its fifth edition. The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. A Legally Inclined Weblog. >.

New York 40

New York Lien Contractors Illinois 40