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Completing Surety Keeps Rights and Defenses, Despite Inconsistent Positions in Litigation

Jeff Vanik2026-06-19T18:35:03+00:00June 15, 2026|Surety|

Second Circuit Affirms Surety’s Broad Right to Settle Claims Without Jeopardizing Indemnity Protections

Jeff Vanik2026-06-19T18:35:15+00:00June 15, 2026|Surety|

Extra Work Claims Denied Under No Damages for Delay Clause; Prevention Doctrine Inapplicable

Jeff Vanik2026-03-15T13:04:12+00:00March 15, 2026|Construction Risk Management|

Court Transforms General Contractors into Owners’ Financiers

Jeff Vanik2026-03-15T13:03:51+00:00March 15, 2026|Construction Risk Management|

Appellate Court Affirms Surety’s Win in Dispute with Completing Contractor

Jeff Vanik2025-12-01T16:34:26+00:00December 15, 2025|Surety|

Court Sides with Surety, Majority Rule, on A311 Bond’s Conditions Precedent

Jeff Vanik2025-12-01T16:32:00+00:00December 15, 2025|Surety|

Field “Verification” of Dimensions: A Cautionary Tale

Jeff Vanik2025-09-15T10:43:24+00:00September 15, 2025|Construction Risk Management|

No Piggybacking for Public Works

Jeff Vanik2025-09-15T10:43:06+00:00September 15, 2025|Construction Risk Management|

No Wage Theft Act Claim Against GC for Sub’s Unpaid Worker Benefits

Jeff Vanik2025-09-15T10:42:04+00:00September 15, 2025|Construction Risk Management|

Prior Breach: Calculated Risk, Crap Shoot, or Both?

Jeff Vanik2025-05-28T14:01:16+00:00June 15, 2025|Surety|