Illinois Construction Law Blog
News and events in the Illinois construction industry.
Author: Foran Glennon Palandech & Ponzi is located in Chicago.
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Recent Posts from Illinois Construction Law Blog
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More Form Insurance Policy Language to Check On
We take a lot of joy in writing about these coverage cases when we see them because they are turning out to be a patchwork of distinctions and guidelines that can allow you the ability…
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Could Adding The Term "On Demand" to My Indemnification Provision Protect My Ability To Bring A Claim Within A Ten-Year Statute of Limitations?
The recent case of Peregrine Financial Group, Inc. v. TradeMaven, LLC, has at least offered some guidance. In Peregrine, both the plaintiff and the defendant had been sued in another action over a patent…
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New Suit Fridays 6-12-2009
Yes, it’s a New Suit Friday once again. This week's cases should pique the curiosity of a few of our readers out there who dabble in title work, advertise ADA compliant housing or deal in…
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The Validity of Municipal "Impact Fees" For Contractor/Developers
It’s a case worth parsing through if you have the time because the Municipalities you deal with could be exacting costs from you that are not allowed under State law and that you could recoup.…
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What Should I Know About The Recent Amendments To The Illinois Architecture Practice Act and Structural Engineering Practice Act?
When Senate Bill 122 was introduced, it appeared as another formality required to reissue the Illinois Architecture Practice Act and the Illinois Structural Engineering Practice Act given the current acts’ sunset provisions of January…
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Could My Workers Maintain A Suit Against Me Under the Illinois Employee Classification Act?
Over the past two years we’ve seen quite a few Acts from the Illinois legislature regarding the industry and its operations. We’re still waiting on good case law interpreting the contractor prompt payment act. We saw the…
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House Bill 236 Passes
House Bill 236 has passed both houses and is now awaiting the signature of the Governor. Once signed, the bill will require the stated 10 day notice to home-owners from general contractors placing liens on owner-occupied…
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Linhart v. Bridgveiw Creek Development, Inc., et al. - Disclosure Is Important
In Linhart, (1st Dist. Doc. No. 1-07-2712) the plaintiffs were the purchasers of four connected townhomes, pictured via satellite from Google at the left. The townhomes shared a common foundation and adjoining walls. Plaintiffs sued the developer…
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New Suit Fridays 5-29-2009
It’s New Suit Friday and this week we have some new cases that just about every reader will be interested in. From attorneys looking at sample complaints and causes of action to design professionals, owners and…
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Limiting Retainage Through Amending the Contractor Prompt Payment Act
Joshua Glazov over at the Construction Law Attorney Blog has an April 23, 2009, posting about Illinois House Bill 344 which, as introduced, would amend the Illinois Contractor Prompt Payment Act to limit, on a…