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Colorado Supreme Court Clarifies - a Bit - the Economic Loss Rule

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In a case that could have far reaching implications for business and construction litigation, the Colorado Supreme Court issued an opinion on April 21, 2025, providing some greater clarity on the economic loss rule under...more

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Hong Kong Court Resolves Conflicting Authority on Trust Claims

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This resolution is important for contractors’ rights to retention monies in construction contracts. The Hong Kong Court of First Instance (CFI) held in a recent judgment that, whilst the absence of segregation is not...more

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California Supreme Court Clarifies “Good Faith Dispute” Under California’s Prompt Payment Law

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In recent case of United Riggers and Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron and Steel Company ___ Cal. 4th ___ (May 14, 2018 Case No. S231549), the California Supreme Court addressed whether a direct contractor can withhold payment...more

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It’s All a Matter of [Statutory] Construction: Supreme Court Narrowly Interprets the Good Faith Dispute Exception to Prompt...

On May 14, 2018, the California Supreme Court issued its opinion in United Riggers & Erectors, Inc. v. Coast Iron & Steel Co., No. S231549, slip. op. (Cal. Sup. Ct. May 14, 2018). In it, the Court narrowly construed the “good...more

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