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Can a Surety be Compelled to Arbitration by an Arbitrator Rather than the Court?

Most sureties are aware depending on the language of the underlying bond, the surety can be compelled to arbitrate when the underlying contract it guarantees contains a valid and enforceable arbitration clause. However, what happens when the claimant seeking arbitration…

Colin McCarthySeptember 15, 2020

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How to Withdraw a Public Works Bid

Imagine that feeling on bid day: You’ve worked hard to ensure your bid includes everything. You’ve lined-up your subcontractors, secured your bid bond and are awaiting the owner’s opening of bids. But as the bids are opened, you quickly realize…

Colin McCarthyAugust 19, 2020

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Succession & Continuity: Does Your Business Have a Plan?

With the onset of COVID-19, many business owners, contractors, insurers, and sureties are inquiring about succession and continuity planning. This guide is to help assist contractors and small businesses with navigating the issues. What is Succession/Continuity Planning? Succession/Continuity Planning is…

James MillaneJuly 8, 2020

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Insurance Coverage in a Global Pandemic

In a matter of first impression, on May 22, 2020 the Paris Commercial Court in Paris, France ruled that a group of restaurants claims for revenue loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic were covered under business interruption insurance policies issued…

Colin McCarthyJune 17, 2020

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Bankruptcy in a Global Pandemic

With Pandemic comes Bankruptcy. The United States Bankruptcy Courts have reflected an astonishing increase in Bankruptcy filings since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic in early March. It’s not just Hertz Rental Car and J.C. Penney that are feeling the…

Mark JohnsonJune 16, 2020

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Contractors and Sureties Beware – New Force Majeure Clauses in Public Works Contracting are Here

With the progression of COVID-19, public works contractors and their sureties have been focusing on the impacts of the Pandemic, with particular attention to Force Majeure issues. Essentially, the analysis has been tailored to whether the Pandemic would be grounds…

Colin McCarthyMay 20, 2020

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Industry Alert! Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety

In a very important reported case handed down by a California Appeals Court on April 17, 2020, Crosno Construction v. Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, (2020 WL 1899278) the Court held that denying a public works payment bond claim by the surety…

Colin McCarthyApril 19, 2020

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Michael Murray is NACM Webinar Speaker: California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights

On April 8, Lanak & Hanna Principal Attorney Michael Murray will be leading a webinar for the National Association of Credit Managers on California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights. Host: National Association of Credit Management (NACM) When: Wednesday, April…

Michael MurrayMarch 30, 2020

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What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

On March 18, 2020, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which expands the existing Family Medical Leave Act and provides additional Emergency Paid Sick Leave due to the Coronavirus health emergency, which is effective April 2,…

Natasha BuchananMarch 25, 2020

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Top COVID-19 Issues Facing the Construction Industry

1. Will I be Held Responsible for Liquidated Damages for Delays Associated with Coronavirus? Generally speaking, No. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is a textbook example of a Force Majeure event. Meaning an unexpected event that could not have been foreseen…

Colin McCarthyMarch 23, 2020

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Can a Surety be Compelled to Arbitration by an Arbitrator Rather than the Court?

How to Withdraw a Public Works Bid

Succession & Continuity: Does Your Business Have a Plan?

Insurance Coverage in a Global Pandemic

Bankruptcy in a Global Pandemic

Contractors and Sureties Beware – New Force Majeure Clauses in Public Works Contracting are Here

Industry Alert! Court of Appeals Rules “Pay When Paid” Not a Defense for Payment Bond Surety

Michael Murray is NACM Webinar Speaker: California Lien Waivers, Intentionally & Unintentionally Releasing Your Rights

What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act & Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act

Top COVID-19 Issues Facing the Construction Industry

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