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Pa. Federal Judge Rules Valve Manufacturer Liable for Defective Products That Have Yet to Fail

"If you have evidence during the four years that the part is failing generally for the same reasons you allege, this would support a claim for implied warranty," Patrick Howard said.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Addressing AIA Contract Document Pitfalls

In their Construction Law column, Melissa Billig and Brandon Reiner discuss five pitfalls to avoid when using standardized industry form agreements with architects and contractors.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

From May to Must: A Primer on the Potential Impacts of Senate Bill 908 on Construction Lien Waivers in Fla.

The changes proposed by SB 908 will make the statutory lien waiver form mandatory for construction projects in Florida. SB 908 amends subsections (4) and (5) of Section 713.20.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry

"Because of the inherent judgment calls that have to be made on construction sites, AI cannot completely replace human workers in all aspects of a construction project," according to Gary Strong and Elizabeth Napierkowski of Gfeller Laurie.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Construction Worker's Fatal Fall Ends With Nearly $4M Settlement

The $3.9 million settlement in "Diaz v. C&C Construction Management" was reached on Dec. 20, 2023, at a settlement conference before Hudson County Presiding Civil Judge Joseph M. Turula.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Community Associations Must Act to Avoid Costly Construction Defects Amid Housing Boom

Construction problems can occur in brand-new construction and older properties managed by associations. Fortunately, by staying informed about the situation and the mechanisms to address defects, HOAs can avoid costly pitfalls.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Conquering Construction Contract Disputes: Strategies for Construction Attorneys to Consider

When disputes arise on the job, attorneys often end up serving as the equivalent of a marriage counselor for the parties involved. We frequently try to bring an objective, practical approach when passions are rising high.
9 minute read

Daily Business Review

Is Florida Statutes Chapter 558 in Need of Another Overhaul?

Chapter 558 of the Florida Statutes was enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2003 as "an alternative method to resolve construction disputes that would reduce the need for litigation as well as protect the rights of property owners."
7 minute read

Law.com

Siemens Industry Agrees to $1M Settlement for Misrepresenting Energy Data Prior to Public Housing Renovations

"These misrepresentations also ensured that Siemens was always on the 'right side' of its guarantees (falsely reflecting cost savings) to the HHC, which ensured that Siemens would not be held responsible for failing to deliver the energy savings that it promised when it sought HUD approval," according to the plaintiffs' complaint.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

New England's Hinckley Allen Expands Southward, Opening 7th Office in Fort Lauderdale

The Am Law 200 firm is absorbing construction-focused Ferencik Libanoff Brandt Bustamante & Goldstein.
2 minute read

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