Sometimes lawyers and contractors can be tempted to complain that an engineer, judge, or arbitrator just didn’t “get […] SOUTH DAKOTA SUPREME COURT UPDATE: Bad Faith, Bad Facts, or … 1 comment
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As written, most construction contracts leave lots of space for interpretation. These ambiguous or gray areas are often […] Hidden Duty, Real Responsibilities: Good Faith and Fair Dealing
According to the United States Department of Labor, “Misclassification” occurs when a worker, who is an employee under […] Worker Misclassification: Avoiding the Road to Ruin
In a 4 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court of Iowa affirmed the court of appeals’ holding in […] UPDATE: Iowa Supreme Court Affirms Decision, Opens Door for Expanded …
Imagine a window, installed by your subcontractor, with faulty seals. Are you covered under your liability insurance if […] Iowa Court of Appeals Ventures into The Twilight Zone of …
The South Dakota Supreme Court awarded workers’ compensation benefits this summer to an employee who injured himself while […] Workers’ Comp Benefits Awarded to Prankster in South Dakota
Does your scope of work mean what you think it means? The Iowa Court of Appeals tells one […] Does Your Scope of Work Mean What You Think It …
After being awarded a contract to remove silt and debris from an empty lakebed, the contractor was ready […] North Dakota Joins Iowa and Minnesota in Limiting “No Damage …
As spring makes way for summer, companies can shift focus from potential projects to a more manageable number […] Keeping Your Head Out of the Sand: The Duty to …