by Kent Holland | Feb 16, 2010 | Archive Newsletter
Inside This Issue: • Consultant’s Duty to Defend Under a Contract with Developer Arises At the Time of Tender Despite the Lack of a Finding of Negligence Against the Consultant. • Contractor Can Sue Architect on Quantum Meruit Basis Where no Contract Exists • ...
by Kent Holland | Jan 16, 2010 | Archive Newsletter
Inside This Issue: • Case against Engineer Dismissed for Lack of Expert Affidavit • Firm not Subject to Suit in New York for Services Performed by Moonlighting Employee in New Jersey ; • Date of Substantial Completion Triggers Statute of Limitations period for Prime...
by Kent Holland | Dec 16, 2009 | Archive Newsletter
Inside This Issue: • What Happens When Green Becomes Code: Do Buildings Get Better or Are Lawsuits Inevitable? • Electronic Discovery Requires Cooperation between Opposing Counsel; • Construction Manager not Required to Have Contractor’s License; • Indemnification...
by Kent Holland | Nov 16, 2009 | Archive Newsletter
Inside This Issue: • Limitation of Liability Clause Enforced in Favor of Architect by Georgia Court; • Contractor Modification Released U.S. from Cumulative Impact and Delay Costs as well as further Direct Costs; • Economic Loss Doctrine Held to Bar Claims (including...
by Kent Holland | Oct 15, 2009 | Archive Newsletter
Inside This Issue: • Choice of Law Provision Incorporating law of one state into contract for performance of design services in another state does not incorporate the Statute of Limitations; • Mechanic’s Lien cannot be Filed by Contractor Removing Drums of Hazardous...
by Kent Holland | Jul 16, 2009 | Archive Newsletter
Inside This Issue: New OSHA Policy is Upheld – Rendering Prime Contractors Responsible for Hazards Created by their Subcontractors; Faulty Workmanship Arising from Subcontractor Work is Covered by a CGL Policy; Huge Penalty for False Claim is Enforced , and Forfeiture...
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