In a recent decision disagreeing with the First Circuit, the Louisiana Court of Appeal, Fifth Circuit held that (subject to certain exceptions) the Louisiana Construction Anti-Indemnity Act (La. R.S. 9:2780.1) (the “LCAIA”) is applicable to contracts awarded pursuant to the
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September Monthly Real Estate Law Action News
Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann, Inc.’s September Real Estate Law Action News. This summary provides brief updates on recent environmental cases, legislation, and administrative actions in 2020. The case names of the newest decisions start with Section 3 and are…
Surviving Contract Termination
As governments banned large group gatherings, live performances were an early casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Already living “hand-to-mouth” and dependent upon donations, orchestra leaders quickly feared that many or even most orchestras might not survive the pandemic.By June, British…
Fake Orchestras and COVID-19 Scams
Jessica Chicchitto Hindman is a professor of creative writing. But, as a teenager in Appalachia, she wanted to be a professional violinist. Accepted to study music at Columbia University, she packed her bags for the Big Apple only to face…
Maryland becomes First State to Ban Polystyrene this Thursday
During the 2019 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly enacted what will be the first statewide ban of expanded polystyrene foam.
In the Spring of 2019 law makers did not foresee a pandemic that would shift restaurant dining (not to…
Understanding Fixed-Price Contracts — And When To Use Them
Fixed-price contracts are among the simplest of all construction contract forms. They allow contractors freedom and flexibility, and they provide owners with a bit of certainty. The contractor predetermines how much the project will cost, builds in their profit…
Fair Housing and Elections
All right. A couple of readers have asked me to comment on the November 2020 presidential election and what, if anything, the election may mean for fair housing. While I desperately try to avoid politics here at the Fair Housing…
Chaffee Park Proposed Rezoning
Chaffee Park may become the first Denver neighborhood to be entirely rezoned for the sole purpose of allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on all residential lots of at least 4,500 square feet. The Denver Planning Board unanimously approved the community-generated…
Pandemic Disrupts the Multifamily Housing Market
The global pandemic has affected every aspect of life in America and across the world, the multifamily housing market is no exception. The impact of the pandemic is affecting every aspect of multifamily development from product design and selection, to…
Federal Judge Mark Wolf: Eviction Moratorium Constitutionally Problematic If Extended Past Oct. 17
“The COVID-19 pandemic is not a blank check for the Governor and other elected officials.” — U.S. District Court Judge Mark Wolf Issues Landmark 102-Page Opinion on Constitutionality of Massachusetts Eviction Moratorium; Gov. Baker Signals He Will Allow Moratorium to…