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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Message from the Chair: Kelsey Funes (Volume VI)

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Kelsey serving as a judge at the 2025 Trial Academy This is my last post as the Chair of Division 1. I want to start by saying thank you for...
Thursday, March 27, 2025

How Not to Frustrate an Arbitrator: Common Mistakes Attorneys Should Avoid in Arbitration

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A recent federal court ruling held that an arbitration award would be enforced under the facts of that case, regardless of whether the parti...
Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Toolbox Talk Series: Direct Versus Consequential Damages--Is There a Clear Demarcation?

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In  Hadley v Baxendale , 9 Ex. 341 [1854], of 1L Contracts lore, the Court of Exchequer set out the dichotomy of direct damages and conseque...
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Subcontractor Default Insurance (“SDI”): What Is It?

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While general contractors are planning for successful completion of their projects, they unfortunately must also account for risks associate...
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

THE POTENTIAL (SECOND) DEATH OF PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS

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The back-and-forth over project labor agreements (“PLAs”) continues during the second Trump Administration. These pre-hire collective bargai...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Neighborly Disputes: The Risk Urban Development Presents to Adjacent Properties

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More and more new construction is occurring within confined, urban sites which are adjacent to neighboring buildings.   These existing build...
Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Changing Your Mind, for Whatever Reason – Terminating a Construction Contract for Convenience in Florida

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Owner:  “You're FIRED!  Please remove all equipment and leave the premises.” Contractor:  “You can’t do that. We signed a contract and h...
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Meet the Forum's In-House Counsel: SONYA SEEDER

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Company :  Guidon Design Email:   sseeder@guidon.com Website:   www.guidon.com Law School: IU McKinney School of Law  (JD 2010) States Where...
Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Professional Liability Insurance Considerations When Design Professionals are Involved

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When it comes to managing risk, design professionals must carefully consider both commercial general liability (CGL) and professional liabil...