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The information provided is designed to be general in nature and is offered as “recommended” resources.  
 
Construction 
ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities  
2008_The Top Builder 100  
AIA Documents Include BIM Agreement, Two New IPD Contracts-  Sept 2008 
California Licensing and Regulation Jan 2008 
Construction Managers Guidance from California Court - April 2009 
Construction Manager Not Required to Have Contractor_December 2009 
Contractor's License-Owner Builder Exemption Isssue (California) - June 2006 
Design Build - A Good Marriage 
Fire Sprinkler Task Force 2009_California 2010 - Law 2011 
Half of Architectural Firms Cut Staff - May 2009 
Understanding REO Risk Management Strategies - April 2009 
Risk Management Legal Strategies for Lenders Acquiring Residential and Mixed Use Projects  Feb 2009 
 
SB800 - First Legal Court (August 2009) Case Testing the "Fix-It Law" 
Standard Pacific Corporation v. The Superior Court of San Bernardino 
Court of Appeals_Stardard Pac vs San Bernadino Court August 2009 
Recent Appellate Victory for California Builders_Standard Pacific 
Prelitagation Procedures Cannot be Ignored by Homeowners  
Commentary on Standard Pacific Case 
 
Green - Construction 
Appraisers Are Not Yet Educated in Benefits of Sustainability - June 2009 
Construction is Going Green - Includes Discussion of a Few Liabilitie Issuess -  2008 
Green Coverage In Builders' Risk Insurance_9-09 
Green Building Building Design White Paper - 2007 
New Global Geen Building Rating System - June 2009 
What Happens When Green Becomes Code_December 2009 
 
Contract Related  
Contractor's California's License-Owner Builder Exemption Issue - June 2006 
Contractual Confusion July 2009 
Control Risk With the Right To Cure 12-04 from American Subcontractors Association 
New Standard Contract Simplifies Working on Federal Projects_June 2009 
Requirements for Landscape Architect Contract California - 2008 
 
Document Retntion 
The Destruction of Electronic Evidenc, Cases Reveal Courts Taking a Harder Line Againste - January 2009 
Electronic Discovery Requires Cooperation between Opposing Counsel_ December 2009 
Email Treat it as Just Another Record - April 2009 
Questions in Determining Liability in Twitergate_July 2009 
 
Employment Practices 
Bank of America Seeks Lawsuit Immunity from Fired Employees-  May 2009 
E-Verify system attacked, still not fully implemented - June 2009 
Soda machine attacker wins workers' comp - August 2009 
 
Insurance 
Add insured prime contractor entitled to be defended 
Additional Insured Endorsement Form 1985-2004 comparison 
Broker Held Liable for Failing to Obtain Insurance for Sub Under Wrap- May 2009 
How To Insure Joint Ventures_September 2009 
Key Legal Issues In Construction Defect Claims_2009 
Liability Risk Management For Professional Service Providers 
Limitation of Liability Enforced in Arizona is Matter for Summary Judgment - May 2009 
SIR vs Deductibles - May 2009 
Standard & Poor's Insurer Financial Strength 
Transactional Insurance Considerations Checklist_July 2009 
Your Additional Insured Endorsements - 2005 
Why CGL Ins Covers GCs Against Defect Claims_June 2009 
 
Legal  Information and Case Studies 
Additional Iinsured Prime Contractor Entitled to be Defended - 2009 
Case Study_Not Providing at Least One Fire Extinguisher at a Building 
Summary of Calderon Bill 
Economic Loss Doctrine Enforced in Indiana to Prevent Property Owner Recovery against Design Professional for Alleged Negligence and Negligent Misrepresentatio - May 2009 
Economic Loss Doctrine Enforced in Nevada to Prevent Property Owner Recovery against Design Professional for Alleged Negligence - May  2009 
Economic Loss Doctrine was no bar to Negligence Action against Design Professional in New York - May 2009 
Law and Legislation _California Const Defects_2009 
Limitation of Liability Enforced in Arizona is Matter for Summary Judgment - May 2009 
When Is the Right Time To Mediate- June 2009 
Hold It! Must You Allow Unlimited Bathroom Breaks? 2009 
 
Management 
Conflict Management -April 2009 
Construction Injury Prevention Through Design_June 2009 
Crisis Communication Media Management 
When Is the Right Time To Mediate_June 2009 
 
Safety - OSHA 
American Society of Safety Engineers Unveils New Workplace Fall Prevention Standards_August 09 
Eighth Circuit Overrules Review Commission (Federal) OSHA -  April 2009 
Construction Injury Prevention Through Design - June 2009 
MSDS Gone Wild 
OSHA Employer Liability Grid 
OSHA Has Cited Roofing Contractor $79,000 - May 2009 
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program on Recordkeeping- Oct 2009 
The Injury Illness Management Audit - June 2009 
 
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