Construction Industry Still Unaware of Potential CGL Coverage Related to Faulty Workmanship
A recent Georgia case illustrates that many in the construction industry still believe that CGL insurance policies exclude coverage for defective construction – a belief
Local Government Organizations Provide Guidance Regarding Georgia’s Immigration Mandates
The Association of County Commissioners of Georgia and the Georgia Municipal Association have provided guidance to local governments concerning Georgia’s immigration law for public works
AHC’s Construction Law Blog Listed on ABA’s Blawg Directory
We are pleased to announce that AHC’s Construction Law Blog is now listed on the American Bar Association’s Blawg Directory for reputable construction law blogs.
Guest Post: Georgia Sales Tax Basics For Contractors
This guest post was written by Al Clark with Smith Adcock and Company LLP ([email protected]). Contractors in Georgia have special sales tax reporting and filing
Diminution in Value and Repair Costs Awardable in Water Run-Off Claim
Like some construction claims, water run-off claims can involve many types of damages, which may be caused by many different parties. In a July 2012
Contractor’s Risk of Personal Injury Claims
In an appellate opinion released June 28, 2013, a contractor and its subcontractor were found not liable for injuries sustained by a personal-injury plaintiff. The
Apartment Property Managers Avoid Agent Liability
In February 2012, the Court of Appeals issued an opinion that provides guidance to property managers in avoiding liability for debts unpaid by property owners.
New Laws Impact State and Local Public Works Projects
The most recent session of Georgia’s General Assembly produced several notable changes to state and local government procurement laws. These laws apply to both state
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling on Quantum Meruit Claims Against Municipality
A prior post covered an appellate decision addressing whether a Georgia municipality may be held liable under quantum meruit for ultra vires acts of its
Survey on the Benefits of Construction Estimating Software
This guest post is from Derek Singleton of Software Advice. Contractors rely on a variety of methods to estimate their project costs. Some prefer to
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