CONSTRUCTION LAW UPDATE

• Arbitration
• Mechanic's Liens
• Mechanic's Lien Claims on Leasehold Improvements
• Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien Claims -"Local Action Doctrine"
• Sovereign Immunity
• Duties to Promptly Settle Insurance Claims
• Insurance
• Implied Warranties
• Pass-Through Claims
• Liability for Defective Design
• Contractor Liability for Jobsite Injuries
• Legal Effect of OSHA Violations

Abstract

This paper covers significant case law developments from the preceding year, including several new topics and issues which may be of particular interest to construction attorneys. As with all such surveys, the classification of "significant" is with the author and other cases and developments could be included. There have not been many significant developments since last year's conference.

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