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    Why Should Businesses Seek Legal Help Early On?

    December 03, 2024 —
    Most business owners are natural problem solvers. They assess the issue that lies before them and develop a strategy to overcome it. It’s a critical mindset to have, but do all business owners have the skillset to solve every issue? While it is understandable that business owners may want to attempt to resolve issues on their own, it is invariably beneficial to obtain guidance for legal issues earlier rather than later. 3 Reasons to Consult an Attorney Sooner than Later Many people might consider working with an attorney to be a last resort. Typically, this is not the case; rather, getting knowledgeable legal counsel sooner than later can help business owners because:
    1. It’s Cheaper: Early legal intervention can often prevent disputes from leading to litigation, which can be expensive. Working with an attorney to resolve a conflict before it escalates into a larger issue is often a good business decision and wise investment.
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    Reprinted courtesy of Scott L. Baker, Baker & Associates
    Mr. Baker may be contacted at slb@bakerslaw.com

    Slow Down?

    December 03, 2024 —
    Absolutely not, said the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal to a masonry subcontractor being sued for allegedly improperly refusing to honor a subcontract bid. A general contractor preparing its overall bid for a public project in Jefferson Parish relied in the process on the defendant masonry subcontractor’s bid. After a public bid process and receiving the award of the project, the general contractor was informed by the subcontractor that it believed that the unit price form that had been supplied to the sub “contained inaccuracies.” Notwithstanding offers by the GC to endeavor to address the purported “inaccuracies” during the project, most likely by a change order, the subcontractor refused to execute its subcontract. The general contractor then awarded the masonry work to another subcontractor for $368,222 more than the original sub’s bid. The GC filed suit – for recovery of $368,222 – against the defendant subcontractor during the course of the public project. The defendant sub objected, arguing to the court that the lawsuit was “premature.” At the heart of the prematurity argument: the sub urging that the general contractor filed suit before its right to recover damages had accrued. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Daniel Lund III, Phelps
    Mr. Lund may be contacted at daniel.lund@phelps.com

    LA Blazes Bolster Case for Wildfire-Tech Investment, VC Clerico Says

    February 03, 2025 —
    The Los Angeles wildfires are an unmissable signal for investors to back startups aimed at mitigating and preventing similar disasters in the future, according to venture capitalist Bill Clerico. Clerico, the founder and managing partner of Convective Capital, says there are “huge incentives” to invest in so-called adaptation technologies that can help avoid some of the financial damages now being experienced by homeowners and businesses across the Los Angeles area. The latest estimates for insured losses from the wildfires are now as high as $40 billion. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Coco Liu, Bloomberg

    2025 Construction Outlook: Growth, But Uneven in Certain Areas

    March 04, 2025 —
    I think it’s safe to say that we’re well past any lingering economic impacts of COVID-19 although it has undoubtedly left an indelible imprint on the lives of many, including those still working remotely as reflected in the empty office spaces around the country. But with Trump 2.0 now here, new uncertainties face the country and the construction industry as President Trump imposes tariffs on goods and materials, cracks down on immigration, and attempts to shrink the government’s footprint. While President Trump and his proteges (e.g., Elon Musk) have been dominating the news headlines since the end of January, according to Dodge Construction Network’s “Outlook2025,” notably issued in November 2024 before the new administration took office, believes that “the change in administration is unlikely to have considerable impact on the construction forecast.” Rather, according Dodge (not to be confused with “DOGE“), “[p]erhaps most significant for the construction outlook is the Federal Reserve’s changing stance on interest rates,” referring to the Fed’s rate cuts in 2024 which totaled 1 percentage point, which it believes “will begin to positively impact the economy, particularly in interest-rate-sensitive industries such as construction, during 2025.” Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Garret Murai, Nomos LLP
    Mr. Murai may be contacted at gmurai@nomosllp.com

    Summary Judgment for Insurer on Construction Defect Claim Reversed

    January 07, 2025 —
    The Fifth Circuit reversed the district court's granting of summary judgment to the insurer on a construction defect claim asserted against the insured. TIG Ins. Co. v. Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative, 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 24003 (5th Cir. Sept. 20, 2024). In March 2013, Woodsboro Farmers Cooperative contracted with E.F. Erwin, Inc. to construct two Brock 105' diameter grain silos. Erwin hired subcontract AJ Constructors, Inc. (AJC) to construct the silos. Erwin was responsible for supervising the work. Brock silos were kits shipped by the manufacturer and then assembled according to the manufacturer's manuals and specifications. The silos are constructed section by section. AJC began erecting the silos in May 2013 and completed its work in June or early July. Erwin occasionally inspected the work and found the silos were structurally sound and not defective. AJC left the job site after completing the assembly. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    Next Steps for Policyholders in the Aftermath of the California Wildfires

    February 03, 2025 —
    The insurance claims process can be daunting even under the most ordinary circumstances; a catastrophic series of fires like Southern California is enduring has created extraordinary circumstances. To help make the insurance part of the recovery process easier and answer some common policyholder questions, we’ve prepared the following guide for navigating the first steps after a wildfire:
    1. Take care of your family’s immediate needs and personal safety first.
    Reprinted courtesy of Scott P. DeVries, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Lorelie S. Masters, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Michael S. Levine, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP and Yosef Itkin, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Mr. DeVries may be contacted at sdevries@HuntonAK.com Ms. Masters may be contacted at lmasters@HuntonAK.com Mr. Levine may be contacted at mlevine@HuntonAK.com Mr. Itkin may be contacted at yitkin@HuntonAK.com Read the full story...

    Alleged Negligent Misrepresentation on Condition of Home is Not an Occurrence Causing Property Damage

    December 17, 2024 —
    The court found that even if the insured's negligent misrepresentations constituted an accident, the disclosures did not cause physical damage to the property. Wood v. USAA Cas. Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 180624 (D. S.C. Sept. 12, 2024). The insured, Clinton Wood, purchased a townhome in January 2014. After the purchase, Wood experienced leaks and significant water intrusion, as did other townhome owners in the same development. Wood and the other owners retained an engineer to evaluate the cause of the water damage. The engineer determined that the water intrusion was caused by defects in the design and construction of the residence. The engineer told Wood that the proposed repairs would not adequately address and resolve the water intrusion and leaks, and that the problems would continue even if repairs were made. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Tred R. Eyerly, Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Mr. Eyerly may be contacted at te@hawaiilawyer.com

    Contractual Fee-Shifting in Litigation: Who Pays the Price?

    December 31, 2024 —
    When disputes on a construction project escalate to litigation, general contractors may find themselves entangled in a costly and time-consuming legal battle. One important concept to understand is contractual fee-shifting under a “prevailing party” provision, which can significantly impact damages recovered in litigation. The general rule, known as the “American Rule,” requires each party to pay its own legal costs, including attorney’s fees, expert witness expenses, and other court-related costs. This differs from other legal systems where the losing party typically pays the winning party’s fees. One exception to the American Rule is contractual fee-shifting, specifically through “prevailing party” provisions, which allows for the award of attorney’s fees and costs when explicitly provided for in a contract. This article explores this exception to the American Rule, delves into the challenges posed by prevailing party provisions, and shares tips to consider for drafting these clauses to improve clarity and minimize uncertainty in the face of litigation. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Caitlin Kicklighter, Jones Walker LLP
    Ms. Kicklighter may be contacted at ckicklighter@joneswalker.com