As those in the industry are aware, the standard AIA documents – as well many of the other form contracts in construction – include arbitration provisions, the result of which is that many construction matters are litigated in arbitration fora. While arbitration is theoretically not as expensive a means of dispute resolution as the… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Preserving Coverage Defenses – The Latest Word
Posted in Construction, Insurance, SubcontractorsFor an insurer, numerous obligations are triggered upon notification of the existence of a claim. One of these is when a coverage defense can be asserted. The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently clarified that in order to raise valid coverage defenses and steer clear of preventable pitfalls, insurers must be… Continue Reading