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December 2010
Pennsylvania Supreme Court declares insurance defense costs may not be reimbursable
Insurance coverage for construction defects
Judge rules for insurer in Chinese drywall coverage dispute
Lexington Introduces Spoliation Insurance
November 2010
Additional Insured Endorsement Considerations for GCs
Unexpected faulty workmanship is covered
"Collapse" coverage ensues from excluded perils
Architect-engineer's duty to defend is immediate under construction indemnity clause
Limitations issues in construction law: staged dispute resolution provisions and a word of caution
Homeowners' Associations: New Ruling Supports Compensation for Construction Defects
Lawsuit challenging legitimacy of LEED program could have major implications
Certificates of Insurance: A Risky Business for Additional Insureds?
Xactimate: Powerful Estimation With Ease
Chinese Drywall: Big Damage Claims and Big Insurance Coverage Disputes Ahead
China plays tug-of-war with U.S. over drywall
The role of insurance in mediation
Contractor beware: that "flow-down clause" may not flow as far as you think
October 2010
SC Hurricane Lab Demolishes Houses During Testing
Policy deemed ambiguous as to whether uncovered claims must be reported
A first step in eliminating Chinese drywall
Preserving your lien and contract rights in the bankruptcy context
Homeowner has ultimate burden to identify wind vs. flood damages
Determining the Duty to Defend in a Construction Defect Case
Uponor plumbing brass is construction defect
Homeowners with Chinese Drywall problems entitled to Tax Relief: IRS
It’s Puzzling: Explaining a Statute of Repose for Construction Defects
What Are the Best Tips for Testifying as an Expert Witness?
What Is an Electrical Expert Witness?
September 2010
Recent developments in New Jersey contract law: pay-when-paid and pay-if-paid clauses
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission restores broad “controlling employer” liability in the construction industry
Indoor air quality: basis for constructive eviction?
NAIC reinsurance task force’s “reinsurance collateral reduction and accreditation recommendations"
New Developments in Chinese Drywall Claims -- Summer 2010
Builders may not be at fault - Lower courts make initial ruling on defective drywall
Ruling continues trend of courts strictly construing terms of construction contract
Protecting “Built-In” Trade Secrets
Construction industry impacted by the Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010
August 2010
CGL defense coverage for construction defect pre-litigation
Financial Products That Serve as Alternatives to Reinsurance
Physician links Chinese drywall, premature aging
Mediation of insurance disputes: wise or waste?
Chinese drywall coverage litigation proceeds apace
Duty to Defend Encompasses Pre-Litigation Dispute Proceedings
Xactware Updates Estimation Software
Court Granted Insurer Summary Judgment On Policyholder’s Chinese Drywall Claims
Opening Thoughts on Statutes of Limitations on Construction Projects
EPA targets stormwater discharges on construction sites
Non-Standard Endorsements Can Have Unexpected Consequences
July 2010
Chinese Drywall Remediation Redux
Per Claim Self-Insured Retention
Reviewing insurance provisions for construction contracts
Law on construction trends in the 21st century
Statutes of Limitations on Construction Defect Lawsuits in California
Reserve claims under the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act
New Jersey Construction Lien Law Revisions Clear First Hurdle
June 2010
Chinese Drywall News: New Verdict; New Appeal; Insurance Coverage Updates
The Court of Appeal Makes a Bad Call
Chinese Drywall Damages Alleged, Excluded From Homeowner's Policy Coverage
Take the Surprise Out of a Mechanic’s Lien
Insurers Fighting Among Themselves Over Montrose and First Manifestation Endorsements
Chinese drywall maker appeals federal judge's ruling
Chinese drywall ruling does not settle insurance questions
Judge: Policy Didn't Cover Chinese Drywall Damage
Condominium exclusion bars coverage for construction defects
Miami Supplier Knew of Chinese Drywall Problems
Drywall Report: China Samples Worst
Law Offers Alternative In Home Warranty Disputes
Did You Know…You Can Insure Against Non-Payment
May 2010
Insurers target drywall supplier in additional court cases
Pollution Exclusion In Focus In Chinese Drywall Litigation
Hawaii ICA Finds Construction Defects Are Not Occurrences
Beazer Homes settling with Chinese drywall maker
Governor Signs Bill to Limit Construction Defects
Statute of Limitations and the Construction Defect Action Reform Act
Making Claims on Green Buildings
Louisiana Bill Would Ban Chinese Drywall Cancellations
New Orleans federal judge finds for drywall victims
Colorado Bill May Drive Contractors Insurers Out of State
One Sure Way Your Firm Can Become More Successful
Construction Defect Claims: An Update
Reducing Your Risk from Chinese Drywall
Apr. 2010
Making Claims on Green Buildings
Louisiana Bill Would Ban Chinese Drywall Cancellations
New Orleans federal judge finds for drywall victims
Colorado Bill May Drive Contractors Insurers Out of State
One Sure Way Your Firm Can Become More Successful
Construction Defect Claims: An Update
Reducing Your Risk from Chinese Drywall
Green Building Movement Raises Some Construction Defect, Claims Concern
Landmark Katrina Insurance Case Settled
Chinese Drywall Insurance Coverage Lawsuits Sure to Heat Up with First Court Ruling
Louisiana bills would ban drywall cancellations
Chinese Drywall Losses Could Be Significant, But Manageable, Says Moody's
Mar. 2010
Hot Issues in Construction Defects Insurance
Can a Contractor Shift the Risk of Nonpayment to its Subcontractor
Chinese Drywall and Insurance Collide
Insurance Policy For Off Plan Properties
Drywall evidence presents dilema
Architect Not Liable for Economic Loss in Construction Defect Case
The RRP Rule: A Significant Impact on the Restoration Industry
Feb. 2010
High court gets ruling right
Insurers 'Green Up' Gray Coverage Areas
Self-Assessment Signs for Chinese Drywall Corrosion
Jan. 2010
Testing the Validity of Assignments
California Court Clarifies Disclosure and Disqualification Rules For Appraisers
Senator moves to stem drywall crisis
New construction project arbitration program launched