by Colleen M. Palmer, Esq. The construction phase is a dynamic time of a project and a design professional’s involvement is significant from a risk management perspective since it allows the design professional the opportunity to provide input during the construction...
When a project developer sued its engineer that was responsible for the site and grading plan, the engineer’s carrier refused to defend the suit because it asserted the engineer had not provided notice of the claim within the time permitted for reporting under the...
By James R. Case at Kerr, Russell and Weber, PLC The design work has been completed (just in time), the contractor has been selected, and everyone is anxious for work to commence. Optimism abounds that the project will be performed on time, within budget and in...
By Mark E. Jackson, JCJ Insurance Agency There are two important contract clauses that design professionals should include with every client contract. The first clause provides protection to individuals and the second limits the firm’s liability. Individual Protection...
On Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Governor Rick Scott signed into law SB 286, relating to Design Professionals and known as the Fairness in Liability legislation. Beginning July 1, 2013, design firms will now be allowed to negotiate contracts that protect their...
Tips and tricks for editing risk out of standard business agreements By Glen R. Mangold and Charles W. Kopplin When a design professional reviews a contract, the sight of certain words or phrases can make them uncomfortable. This uneasy sensation is caused by an...
