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Action Needed: HB24-1230 Spells Trouble for Colorado Construction Industry and its Insurers

March 25, 2024 — David McLain - Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell, LLC

In an apparent gift to plaintiffs’ construction defect lawyers, Representatives Parenti and Bacon introduced House Bill 24-1230 on February 12, 2024. The bill was assigned to the House Judiciary Committee and is scheduled for hearing on March 6th...

Reprinted courtesy of David McLain, Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell

Mr. McLain may be contacted at mclain@hhmrlaw.com

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Take Advantage of AI and Data Intelligence in Construction

May 6, 2019 — Nick Carter - Construction Executive

For consumers, AI and data intelligence are daily activities. Purchase recommendations from Amazon simplify holiday shopping. Music options from Spotify helps employees focus during the workday and relax at night. Car-sharing apps remove the...

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Governor Signs Permit Extension Bill Extending Permit Deadlines to One Year

October 23, 2018 — Garret Murai - California Construction Law Blog

It’s like that feeling you got when your teacher said you have another week to complete your group project.

On September 21, 2018, Governor Brown signed AB 2913, which, for the first time, provides a uniform 12-month period across the...

Reprinted courtesy of Garret Murai, Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP

Mr. Murai may be contacted at gmurai@wendel.com

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Haight Welcomes New Attorneys to Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco

October 7, 2019 — Haight Brown & Bonesteel

Haight Brown & Bonesteel is happy to announce the addition of new attorneys to our Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco offices.

  • Alexandra Angel – Los Angeles: Alexandra is a member of the firm’s Business...

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Breaking The Ice: A Policyholder's Guide to Insurance Coverage for Texas Winter Storm Uri Claims

August 30, 2021 — Kelly A. Johnson - Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

The devastating extreme cold weather event in Texas often referred to as Winter Storm Uri, which lasted from February 14 to February 18, 2021, caused significant damages to homes and businesses in the region. Temperatures during the winter storm...

Reprinted courtesy of Kelly A. Johnson, Saxe Doernberger & Vita, P.C.

Ms. Johnson may be contacted at KJohnson@sdvlaw.com

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When is a “Notice of Completion” on a California Private Works Construction Project Valid? Why Does It Matter for My Collection Rights?

January 27, 2020 — William L. Porter - Porter Law Group

What is a Notice of Completion?

A “notice of completion” is a document recorded by the owner of property where construction work was performed. Specifically, it is recorded at the Office of the County Recorder in the...

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Mr. Porter may be contacted at bporter@porterlaw.com

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