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Construction Defect Coverage
The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage
2003-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Pat Wielinski discusses the varying judicial application of standardized CGL definitions to claims involving defective work, and the coverage myths that have arisen as a result.
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 Defect Coverage
The Myth of "Third-Party" Property Damage
2003-05-01 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
The Ability To Disclaim Liability Resulting from Inspection Duties
2003-05-01 | Kenneth A Slavens
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard
Construction Safety
On the Trail of Truth: Conducting an Accident Investigation
2003-04-01 | Ron Prichard
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
Surety
Can a Surety Enforce the Automatic Stay in the Principal's Bankruptcy?
2003-02-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Design and Professional Liability
Copyright Infringement of Design Documents
2002-11-16 | Kent Holland
