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New York Law Journal

Injunctive Relief in Construction Cases, 'Weeks Woodlands Assn.' Reaffirmed

The First Department reaffirmed that "injunctive relief [must be sought] at each stage of the proceeding."
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Construction Trends: Surety Bonds on Private Construction Projects

Private project owners have become increasingly interested in taking advantage of the same protections that public owners historically have had, by requiring surety bonds. While the cost can be a deterrent, when compared to the price of project failure, the cost of the bonds is relatively minor.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Industry Standards Evidence May Be Excluded From Products Liability Cases, Pa. Appeals Court Rules

The intermediate appeals court's decision, which upheld a $2.5 million verdict, also differs from some federal district courts that have allowed such evidence.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Navigating Surety Performance and Payment Bonds: What To Know

There are many misconceptions about what these obligations are.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Construction Contracts, the Statute of Repose and UTPCPL

On March 9, the Pennsylvania Superior Court handed down a nonprecedential decision with implications for construction defect litigation in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. House Eyes Bills That May Reshape Construction Contracts

Two bills pending before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 2020-2021 session could have far-reaching implications for the construction industry within the commonwealth.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Far-Reaching Property Insurance Changes Head to Full Senate

Senate bill sponsor Jim Boyd describes the property-insurance industry as being in a "crisis," with financially strapped companies deciding not to provide coverage or substantially raising homeowners' rates.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Goulston & Storrs Faces $300M Suit Over Role in Failed Boston High Rise Project

Construction magnate John Fish has alleged that the firm failed to disclose conflicts in representing three parties with interests in the development, including the fact that a partner had a financial stake in one of the entities.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Melo Group Adds New Real Estate Projects in Their Bet on Downtown Miami's Central Business District

"We believe in downtown," said Carlos Melo, a principal in the Melo Group. "For us, it is not only the units. It is to bring something more to our communities where people can start enjoying where they live. It is the people who are the soul of the neighborhood."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Construction Management Agreements: Manager Liability

This is the third and last in a series of articles dealing with construction management agreements. Here, the authors discuss the liability of construction managers during the construction phase of the project.
6 minute read

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