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Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC

Serious Construction, Factory & Plant Accidents: What Injured Workers and Their Families Need to Know About Industrial Injury...

Serious accidents at construction sites, industrial factories, manufacturing facilities, refineries, and power plants are among the leading causes of catastrophic workplace injuries in the United States....more

Snell & Wilmer

Willful and Wanton Misconduct Not Exempt From the Economic Loss Rule in Colorado

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A recent Colorado Supreme Court decision further clarifies the scope of Colorado’s economic loss rule, which bars a party from pursuing tort claims when the alleged harm is purely economic and arises from a contractual...more

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North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors' Recent Enforcement Priorities: Unlicensed Contracting

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Due to the shortcomings of unscrupulous or underqualified contractors, the legislature sought to prescribe minimum standards for those performing construction work. The rules and regulations have changed over the years, with...more

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Major Changes Coming to California Private Construction Projects in 2026: What You Need to Know

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California has enacted two significant reforms that will reshape private construction contracts starting January 1, 2026. These changes impact change-order payment procedures and retention limits, creating new compliance...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reaffirms Statutory Employer Immunity for General Contractors

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On October 23, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided Yoder v. McCarthy Const. Inc., addressing statutory employer immunity in the context of a construction project under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. The...more

Morris James LLP

Fatal Selbyville Balcony Fall Raises Questions About Contractor Safety and Delaware Premises Liability

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A recent incident reported by the Delaware State Police underscores the serious risks at elevated work sites. According to news coverage, a 64-year-old man fell from a fourth-floor balcony in Selbyville, Delaware, and died....more

Phelps Dunbar

Forget Fifth Graders — Are You Smarter Than a CEO?

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The Supreme Court of South Dakota says that (in certain circumstances) you need to be. That court wrangled with the evidentiary requirements for professional negligence and breach of contract claims arising from the...more

J.S. Held

The Tale of the Three Insureds: A Comparative Look at Builder’s Risk Claims

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This article will examine three Insureds, their respective projects, and how project losses and builder’s risk insurance claims affected project outcomes. Additionally, we will discuss the decisions and actions taken that...more

Hanson Bridgett

California to Implement Retention Cap and Change-Order Dispute Requirements for Private Works in 2026

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California is implementing two new laws for contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2026 for commercial and large mixed-use projects. Residential and mixed-use projects four stories and under are exempt....more

Lathrop GPM

AI in Construction: What Contractors and Legal Teams Should Know

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping many industries, including the construction industry – from how projects are designed and built to how job sites are managed during the course of work. As contractors embrace AI tools...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Contract Formation 101: General Contractor Prevails in Dispute with Framing Subcontractor

A contract is an exchange of promises that a court will enforce. In the fast-paced world of construction, disputes often arise over whether the parties actually formed a legally enforceable contract....more

Rivkin Radler LLP

October 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Update

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Two underlying actions were filed against US Crane & Rigging LLC and its subcontractor, NY Crane Hoist Operations LLC, for damages caused by unsecured cranes at a building project during Hurricane Zeta. Liberty Mutual Fire...more

Morgan Lewis

Workplace Safety & Health Compliance: A Guide for Facility & Residential Services

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Safety and health compliance is a growing focus for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its state counterparts, especially in the facility and residential services sector. ...more

J.S. Held

Common Plumbing Fitting Installation Deficiencies and Best Practices for Preventing Water Damage Claims

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Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, workmanship issues and...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work

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Would it surprise you to learn that one of the most important sections in your construction contract is the one your lawyer will probably spend the least amount of time on? In your lawyer’s defense, lawyers aren’t always...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

New Jersey Prompt Payment Act: Deadlines, Penalties, and Contractor Rights

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As a construction lawyer in New Jersey, I frequently see disputes arise over one key issue: payment delays. Contractors and subcontractors rely on consistent cash flow to keep projects on schedule, pay their labor forces, and...more

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General Contractors/Questions and Considerations Related to PFAS: Associated General Contractors of America Issues Guidance

The Associated General Contractors of America (“AGC”) announced the release of a document titled: General Contractors: Questions and Considerations Related to PFAS (“Guide”)....more

Bennett Jones LLP

Equitable Set-Off: A True Defence That May Preclude Summary Judgment

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The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released an important construction law decision recognizing equitable set-off as a true defence to a summary judgment application....more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

New Jersey's Commercial Real Estate Boom: What It Means for the Building Trades

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Commercial space across New Jersey continues to be snapped up and developed at a rapid pace. From large-scale warehouse facilities to mixed-use hubs that combine retail, office, and residential space, developers are seizing...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

September 2025 New York Insurance Coverage Update

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The insured manufactured products in the 1980s that may have contained asbestos and was named in thousands of asbestos-related bodily injury lawsuits. With the help of an insurance archeologist, the insured searched for...more

Phelps Dunbar

Looking for a Way Out

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In a dispute between a general contractor and its window subcontractor arising from a $500 million construction project in Manhattan, a question arose concerning the extent to which an insurer providing subcontractor default...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Hybrid Event] 23rd Annual Top Gun Construction Claims Seminar - October 16th, Dublin, OH

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Bricker Graydon's construction attorneys are proud to present "Top Gun," our premier Midwest construction claims seminar. This seminar will cover: - Important construction concepts, including key contract language, best...more

Porter Hedges LLP

Contingent Payment Clause Held Unenforceable due to Unfairness

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Contingent payment clauses are often used in connection with contracts between general contractors and subcontractors or subcontractors and lower tiered subcontractors. Essentially, this type of clause provides that a general...more

Adams & Reese

Show-Cause … Again? Florida Appellate Court Clarifies Key Construction Lien Rule

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In a recent decision, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals clarified the procedure available under Section 713.21(4), Florida Statutes, an important statute in Florida’s Construction Lien Law that impacts the...more

Stoel Rives LLP

From Dirt to Done: The Case for Rebuilding the Construction Industry—Intelligently

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Construction remains one of the last industries where the product is truly handmade. Even in an age of automation, buildings are assembled by dozens and dozens of trades coordinating on-site—often under immense pressure. When...more

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