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2021 Articles

Baldwin Enterprises: Another Percent Completed Dispute By Paul Peterson May 2021 A summary and analysis of Baldwin Enterprises, Inc. v. Articon Hotel Services LLC.
Beware the ‘One Year’ Warranty: Contractor Callback Periods v. Warranties of Quality Work By Jeremy S. Baker August 2021 The difference between contractors’ “callback periods” and “warranties of quality” work is among the least understood—yet most important—nuances in construction contracts.
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Business Losses Because of COVID Insurance Coverage By Howard W. Feldman February 2021 Insurance coverage is based upon the specific language of the policy and coverage for loss of business income will not exist if the policy does not clearly allow for it, even if the policy is referred to as an all-risk policy.
Chair’s Column By Steven Mroczkowski August 2021 A note from the chair, Steven Mroczkowski.
Copyright Trolls in the Construction Industry—But Is It Good Law and Bad Facts? By David C. Brezina May 2021 A summary and analysis of Design Basics LLC v. Signature Construction Inc.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine August 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine May 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine February 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
Luxury Condominium Mechanics Lien Issues in Illinois By Paul Peterson February 2021 It may be time for title insurers to change how the mechanics lien risk in insuring luxury condominium unit sales is underwritten.
Proving Up Damages in a Home Construction/Remodeling Case By Adam B. Whiteman February 2021 A look at how to prepare for trial in a residential construction defect case.
‘Verify’ That Your Verification is Proper to Avoid a Potentially Fatal Defect in a Lien Claim By Adam Whiteman & Steven Mroczkowski May 2021 The Illinois Mechanics Lien Act is full of traps for the unwary.
We Can Work It Out: Considering the Consequences of Stopping Construction From Upstream and Downstream Perspectives By Jim Dash & Jonathan Safron August 2021 An overview of the risks encountered by both the owner and contractor when terminating their relationship in the midst of a project.