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Design and Professional Liability

The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties

2003-05-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

Through the examination of case law, Ken Slavens reveals judicial support for the argument that the risk the design professional assumes by inspection or observation can be limited by contract.

Construction Safety

On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation

2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard

In this article, Ron Prichard explains the stages of a construction accident investigation, organizing and managing the process, and acquiring needed data.

Surety

Subdivision/Improvement Bonds

2003-04-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

Learn how subdivision/improvement bonds provide financial security for property owners and developers, ensuring the completion of essential infrastructure improvements. Rolf Neuschaefer explains.

Construction Safety

On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation

2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard

In this article, Ron Prichard explains the stages of a construction accident investigation, organizing and managing the process, and acquiring needed data.

Design and Professional Liability

Liquidated Damages Clause and Waiver of Consequential Damages Clause Effectively Cap Damages Available against Design-Builder

2003-03-01 | Kent Holland

Kent Holland examines a case that provides insight into the judicial interpretation of contract clauses that purport to limit liability of engineers/contractors.

Surety

Can a Surety Enforce the Automatic Stay in the Principal's Bankruptcy?

2003-02-01 | Marilyn Klinger

Where a contract has not been terminated prior to the bankruptcy, a surety has standing to enforce the automatic stay against the owner. Marilyn Klinger discusses the factors that can affect recovery.

Surety

Minimum Insurance Requirements

2003-01-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

The principal's financial stability is vitally important to the surety underwriter. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what to look for when risk of loss is transferred to others by contract.

Surety

Minimum Insurance Requirements

2003-01-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer

The principal's financial stability is vitally important to the surety underwriter. Rolf Neuschaefer explains what to look for when risk of loss is transferred to others by contract.

Design and Professional Liability

Copyright Infringement of Design Documents

2002-11-16 | Kent Holland

Using a recent case as an example, Kent Holland discusses the importance of preserving the copyright interest of the architect's design documents.

Construction Safety

The Value of Safety

2002-11-01 | Ron Prichard

In a continuing series on construction safety, Ron Prichard discusses why safety deserves placement in an organization as a value, and some of the obstacles to be overcome.

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