August 02, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer
The 2018 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs—Do Contractors Have Remedies?The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum products entering the United States has been the subject of a great deal of discussion, debate and analysis. Much of the debate focuses on the purpose of the tariffs, their effect on the U.S. economy, and what retaliation other countries may take in response.
By Mason Avrigian Jr. and Jeffrey P. Wallack
2 minute read
August 11, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Continued Erosion of Coverage Post-'Indalex'It's an all-too-frequent fact pattern: construction contractors or subcontractors perform allegedly defective work on a building construction project, resulting in damage not only to the work itself but other aspects of the building. The owner (often an innocent homeowner) has a damaged building; the developer has an unsatisfied owner and looks to its construction contractors; and the contractors and subcontractors are subject to claims and lawsuits, but have little financial capability to address the problems and damages, much less defend against any owner- or developer-filed claims and lawsuits.
By Mason Avrigian Jr. and Jeffrey P. Wallack
8 minute read
August 11, 2015 | The Legal Intelligencer
The Continued Erosion of Coverage Post-'Indalex'It's an all-too-frequent fact pattern: construction contractors or subcontractors perform allegedly defective work on a building construction project, resulting in damage not only to the work itself but other aspects of the building. The owner (often an innocent homeowner) has a damaged building; the developer has an unsatisfied owner and looks to its construction contractors; and the contractors and subcontractors are subject to claims and lawsuits, but have little financial capability to address the problems and damages, much less defend against any owner- or developer-filed claims and lawsuits.
By Mason Avrigian Jr. and Jeffrey P. Wallack
8 minute read
August 05, 2014 | The Legal Intelligencer
Expert Communications in the Wake of BarrickConstruction claims and expert witnesses are often hand-in-hand propositions. The project is delayed—need to call a schedule/delay expert. The project has roofing leaks and failures—need to call a roofing expert.
By Mason Avrigian Jr. and Jeffrey P. Wallack
8 minute read