By: Emma Wolfe and M. Ryder Lee
On 28 September 2023, the Tennessee Supreme Court held that the economic loss doctrine (ELD) “only applies in products liability cases and should not be extended to other claims.” After years of confusion
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The Construction Law blog published by K&L Gates covers legal issues related to construction projects, including contract disputes, arbitration, tender regulations, and enforcement of adjudicator decisions. It addresses topics such as the application of doctrines like the economic loss doctrine in construction service contracts, strategies for handling delay and quantum claims in international construction arbitration, and recent regulatory changes affecting procurement and tender processes in various jurisdictions. The blog also discusses support mechanisms for small and medium enterprises within construction procurement and highlights notable appointments within the construction law practice. It provides analysis of case law and regulatory developments impacting construction contracts and dispute resolution.
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Strategies for Success in Navigating Delay and Quantum Issues in International Construction Arbitration in a Changing World
We were delighted to host an event in our London office on 18 May 2023, as part of London International Disputes Week, in partnership with 4 Pump Court and Kroll, focusing on “Strategies for success in navigating delay and quantum issues in international…
Breakshore Ltd v. Red Key Concepts
By: Camilla de Moraes, James Jago, and Samuel Gordon
In Breakshore Ltd v Red Key Concepts [2022] 5 WLUK 677 (Breakshore), K&L Gates successfully acted for the Claimant in resisting a Part 8 claim challenging the decision of an adjudicator…
Recent Changes to Tender Law Regulations in Qatar
By: Pawel Piotrowski, Elias Matni, and Wafaa Dauleh
A series of provisions under the Executive Bylaws of the Law on the Organization of Tenders and Auctions No.16 (2019) have been amended by the Council of Ministers Resolution No.11 of…
Justin Leonelli Named Regional Director for Delaware Valley Region
Justin Leonelli, an associate in K&L Gates’ Construction & Infrastructure practice group, has been named Regional Director for the Delaware Valley Region for the Society for Construction Law North America.
Click here to read full announcement.
AAA Amendments to the Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures
By: Justin Leonelli and Rich Paciaroni
Effective 1 September 2022, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has updated its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures, representing their first revisions since 1 July 2013.
These amendments provide key updates and improvements to…
Clarity is Key – How Do You Serve a Valid Pay Less Notice?
By: Kevin Greene and Ruth Chang
Advance JV (A Joint Venture between (1) Balfour Beatty Group Limited; and (2) MWH Treatment Limited); and Enisca Limited [2022] EWHC 1152 (TCC)
The parties in this case carried out works pursuant to an…
Regulating Heat Networks: Energy Security Bill to the Rescue?
By: Ben Holland and Ruth Chang
Issues With the Current Heat Networks Regime?
Heat network customers have reported price increases of up to 700% since late 2021.
Heat networks are not currently regulated, and most customers are not covered by…
When is a Collateral Warranty a “Construction Contract”?
By Kevin Greene and Ruth Chang
Abbey Healthcare (Mill Hill) Limited v Simply Construct (UK) LLP [2022] EWCA Civ 823
The Court of Appeal in this case considered when a collateral warranty will be regarded as a “construction contract” under the…
Building Safety Act 2022 – What’s Changed?
By Kevin Greene and Ruth Chang
The Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, and has now completed all the parliamentary stages in both Houses to become an Act of Parliament – i.e. the Building Safety Act…