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Building Profits -- It Ain’t Easy Building Green

A number of state and municipal governments (and in some cases, even the federal government) have incorporated – to varying extents – requirements that new...more

by Duane Morris LLP

Always Get Your Change Orders in Writing

Christopher Hill, LEED AP and VA construction lawyer discusses the necessity of written change orders on a construction project in Virginia. Courts in...more

by Christopher G. Hill

Ready-Mix Delivery Companies and Their Drivers Are Not Engaged In The Building and Construction Industry Under Labor Law

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or labor law), employers engaged in the building and construction industry are privileged to enter into a limited...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

2012 California Construction Law Update

With the new year comes a host of changes to laws impacting the construction industry in California. Addressed below are some of the most important new laws to...more

by Farella Braun + Martel LLP

California Anti-Indemnity Statutes and Contractual Additional Insured Requirements

Contractual agreements between owners and general contractors and/or between general contractors and subcontractors routinely include “indemnity” and/or...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

California, Colorado and Arizona Lead the Nation in Total Solar Jobs Nationally as Renewable Energy Sector Soars

While the construction industry has suffered tremendously over the last few years, one bright spot has been renewable energy. The Solar Foundation recently...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

Tenth Circuit Weighs In On Continuing Saga Of What Construction Defects Are An Occurrence Under Colorado CGL Policies

As previously reported in Under Construction, in 2009 the Colorado Court of Appeals held in General Security v. Mountain States Mutual that “a claim for...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

Arbitration in California Construction Defect Cases - After AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, 563 U.S. ___, 131 S.Ct. 1740 (2011) (Concepcion) has engendered considerable...more

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

The Effective Use of Internet Deposition Streaming Services

When an attorney’s caseload is packed, and they have multiple depositions in different locations on the same day, this technology literally allows a busy...more

by DepoTexas

The 2011 Texas Legislature Tightens Indemnity Rights and Changes Mechanic's Lien Perfection Requirements

The 82nd Regular Session of the Texas Legislature dealt with many issues related to construction projects in Texas, including sustainable design building...more

by Sedgwick LLP

Blissful California Dreamin' Interrupted, Less Likely After Opinski and Other Recent Extra Work Cases

Contractors looking for gold in California will have to mine harder these days to find it in public works construction contracts after Greg Opinski, P&D...more

by Sedgwick LLP

Weekly Law Resume - December 15, 2011: Premises Liability–Independent Contractors and Pre-existing Hazardous Condition

Gary Gravelin v. Paul Satterfield, et al. Court of Appeal, First District (November 15, 2011) This case considered whether homeowners are liable for...more

by Low, Ball & Lynch