Construction Defect Journal Archives

The CDJ Archives, hosted by the Construction Defect Journal, are a comprehensive repository of over 10,000 articles, meticulously curated to serve professionals in the construction defect and claims industry. This extensive collection includes valuable insights for construction risk managers, legal professionals, and other stakeholders involved in construction litigation and defect management. The articles cover a broad spectrum of topics, from legal precedents and case studies to industry trends and technical analyses, making the CDJ Archives an indispensable resource for staying informed and making well-founded decisions in the field.

Use the form below to search the CDJ Archives: Search by topic, name, keywords, etc...

Recently Viewed In CDJ Archive

Recently Viewed Articles 

CDJ Archives

Certificates of Insurance May Confer Coverage

December 30, 2019 — Brett M. Hill - Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC

Certificates of insurance are a common tool used in the construction industry to provide proof of insurance coverage. The legal effect of certificates of insurance has been a source of debate in Washington. Insurance companies have argued that...

Reprinted courtesy of Brett M. Hill, Ahlers Cressman Sleight PLLC

Mr. Hill may be contacted at brett.hill@acslawyers.com

Read The Full Story...

CDJ Archives

Novation Agreements Under Federal Contracts

November 29, 2021 — Hal Perloff - Construction Executive

A unique aspect of doing business with the federal government is the built-in limits on a contractor’s right to assign the contract or the right to payment under the contract to third parties. The Anti-Assignment Act (41 U.S.C. § 6305) prohibits...

Reprinted courtesy of

Mr. Perloff may be contacted at hal.perloff@huschblackwell.com

Read The Full Story...

CDJ Archives

DC Wins Largest-Ever Civil Penalty in US Housing Discrimination Suit

November 15, 2022 — Kriston Capps - Bloomberg

Three real estate companies operating in Washington, DC, will pay record-breaking penalties in a suit brought by the city for illegally discriminating against tenants who use Section 8 vouchers and other forms of housing assistance.

The...

Reprinted courtesy of Kriston Capps, Bloomberg

Read The Full Story...


CDJ Archives

Texas Court Construes Breach of Contract Exclusion Narrowly in Duty-to-Defend Case

September 10, 2018 — Lorelie S. Masters & Tae Andrews - Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog

In a victory for policyholders, a recent decision from the Western District of Texas narrowly construed a common breach-of-contract exclusion and held that the insurer had a duty to defend its insured against an underlying lawsuit over...

Reprinted courtesy of

Read The Full Story...

CDJ Archives

Irvine Partner Cinnamon J. Carr and Associate Brittney H. Aquino Prevail on Summary Judgment

June 17, 2024 — Linda Carter - Kahana Feld

Congratulations to Irvine Partner Cinnamon J. Carr and Associate Brittney H. Aquino for Prevailing on a Motion for Summary Judgment!

Irvine Partner Cinnamon J. Carr and Associate Brittney H. Aquino prevail on summary judgment in a slip and...

Reprinted courtesy of Linda Carter, Kahana Feld

Ms. Carter may be contacted at lcarter@kahanafeld.com

Read The Full Story...

CDJ Archives

Five Lewis Brisbois Attorneys Named “Top Rank Attorneys” by Nevada Business Magazine

June 26, 2023 — Lewis Brisbois Newsroom

Reno, Nev. (June 19, 2023) – Reno Partners John Boyden, Brandon Wright, and Sarah Molleck, Las Vegas Partner Joel Schwarz, and Las Vegas Associate Tamara M. Cannella were recently named to Nevada Business Magazine's 2023 list of "Top Rank...

Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

Read The Full Story...