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
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
Do good walls really make good neighbors? I don’t know, but in low-bid construction, good privacy rules really […] Are Your Emails Public Record? 1 comment
A recent decision by the Iowa Supreme Court marks a victory for common sense enforcement of the reasonable […] Navigating Uncharted Waters: Iowa Supreme Court requires IDOT to guarantee …
On Tuesday, a unanimous Supreme Court established a high barrier for contractors who find themselves unhappy with “forum […] Justice Alito to construction industry: Pay attention to forum selection! 1 comment