Brenda Radmacher Authors Chapter in ABA Publication on Construction Delays
May 26, 2026 —
Brenda Radmacher - The Construction SeytBrenda Radmacher, a partner in Seyfarth’s Construction Law practice and a mediator and arbitrator serving on the American Arbitration Association’s panels, is among the contributing authors to the American Bar Association’s forthcoming guide on construction disputes: Time – The Legal Implications of Project Delay in Construction.
Drawing on three decades of experience, Radmacher authors Chapter 8, Contractor Delay Damages, offering practical insight into one of the most contested issues in construction litigation and arbitration.
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Real Estate & Construction News Roundup (7/8/26) – Data Centers Negotiate Flexibility for Speed, Hotel Deal Activities Focus on Luxury, and DC Sues Apartment Owners
July 20, 2026 —
Pillsbury's Construction & Real Estate Law Team - Gravel2Gavel Construction & Real Estate Law BlogIn our latest roundup, rail projects gain steam across the U.S., AI optimizes building operations, a modular approach speeds data center construction, and more!
- Hyperscalers want their data centers online, and utilities want to provide interconnections, but both are still looking for common operating guidelines. (Herman K. Trabish, Construction Dive)
- Contractors are taking advantage of multibillion-dollar train and transit contracts, even as funding challenges create hurdles for project execution. (Matthew Thibault, Construction Dive)
- Although hospitality and leisure M&A deal volume was down 2.5% in the first half of 2026 compared to the prior six months, investors are concentrating on the upper end of the market, including luxury hotels, wellness resorts and gaming, or “data-rich,” platforms. (Noor Adatia, Hotel Dive)
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Emerging Issues in Construction CGL Insurance Part 2: The Separation of Insureds and Additional Insured Interests
September 29, 2026 —
Eric M. Clarkson - SDV FenchurchMany coverage disputes hinge on first principles—the fundamentals of insurance —rather than the minutiae. Unfortunately, the basic anatomy of insurance policies can get lost sometimes when parties are laser-focused on a particular term or set of circumstances. This is true not just in disputes, but also when writing coverage. One of the fundamentals that is commonly misunderstood and overlooked—but which is absolutely critical to the intended operation of insurance coverage—is what is commonly known as the “separation of insureds.”
The “separation of insureds” is the concept that each “insured” under a policy are referred to and treated differently, and most of all that the distinctions matter. The concept is usually included as a condition in the policy. It embodies the requirement that the policy applies to each insured distinctly from how it applies to other insureds. The ISO Form CGL policies specifically state that they apply “[s]eparately to each insured against whom a claim is made or ‘suit’ is brought.” The separate and distinct treatment of insureds is more critical in construction operations than anywhere else. This distinction is essential to ensure coverage works as intended, especially when contracted operations are involved, because the policy must insure the subcontractor that purchased the policy, the general contractor who hired the subcontractor, and the owner that hired the general contractor. Even small modifications can easily frustrate the intent of the parties.
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EPA, Maryland Sue DC Water Over Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill
May 14, 2026 —
Jim Parsons - Engineering News-RecordThe state of Maryland and the federal government have filed separate lawsuits against the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), both alleging that the agency’s failure to address longstanding deterioration in the Potomac Interceptor contributed to a
weeklong release of more than 240 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River this past January.
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Underlying Complaint Alleges Possibility of Coverage, Triggering Duty to Defend
September 15, 2026 —
Tred R. Eyerly - Insurance Law HawaiiIn a dispute among insurers for various defendants in the underlying case regarding the providing of a defense, the Second Circuit vacated, in part, the district court’s judgment and remanded the case. New Your Marine and Gen. Ins. Co. v. Fed. Ins. Co., 2026 U.S. App. LEXIS 18087 (2nd Cir. June 23, 2026).
Mary Guzman, who worked for a cleaning company, PBM, LLC, alleged that she was injured when a glass panel in a revolving door fell onto her as she cleaned the door. She filed suit in state court against the owners of the building as well as the lessee of the fifteenth floor where the accident occurred, Bank of New York Mellon (Bank). She alleged the owners and the Bank were negligent in creating the dangerous condition that caused her injury.
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The Leak Was Repaired. Why Is It Back? What California HOA Boards Should Document Next
November 09, 2026 —
The Naumann Law Firm, PCA resident reports water staining near a window. The HOA arranges a repair, the area dries, and the complaint is closed. Months later, the stain returns. Then another resident reports a similar problem elsewhere in the building.
At The Naumann Law Firm, we encourage HOA boards and property managers to pay attention to that sequence. A returning leak does not automatically mean the building has a construction defect. It does mean the board needs a clear record of what happened, what was repaired, and what changed afterward.
Start With the History, Not Just the New Stain
When a leak returns, the latest photograph tells only part of the story. Pull together the earlier maintenance request, inspection notes, photographs, repair proposal, invoice, and any messages from the resident or contractor.
Then ask:
- Was the leak reported in the same location before?
- What did the contractor identify as the cause?
- What work was completed, and when?
- Did the repair address the source of the water or only the visible damage?
- Have other units or common areas experienced similar symptoms?
These details help a board understand whether it is dealing with a new problem, an unsuccessful repair, or a pattern that needs a broader investigation.
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Ball Janik LLP Strengthens Miami Construction Defect Team with Litigator Nicolas Aixala
October 26, 2026 —
Ball Janik LLPMIAMI, FL, October 22, 2026 —
Ball Janik LLP has added Nicolas Aixala to its Construction Defect Practice Group as an associate in the firm's Miami office. Aixala brings experience in construction and civil litigation, along with a perspective many litigators don't have: a view from the public side of development, gained researching land use and zoning matters for the City of Miami.
"Construction disputes in South Florida rarely stay inside the four walls of a building. Zoning, permitting, and local regulation are often part of the story," said James C. Prichard, Managing Partner of Ball Janik LLP. "Nicolas has seen that landscape from the city's side of the table, and he pairs it with solid litigation training. That combination helps us quickly size up the development and regulatory issues our clients face. We're glad to have him on our Miami team."
Before joining Ball Janik, Aixala clerked at Miami-area law firms, supporting attorneys in construction litigation and a range of civil matters through legal research, motion practice, discovery, deposition preparation, and trial preparation. He also interned with the City of Miami, assisting with legal research and opinions on land use and zoning matters, including the City of Miami Zoning Code, known as Miami 21. That work gave him a close look at how local policy shapes development, and how it affects the neighborhoods and property owners who live with the results.
"A building is one of the biggest investments a property owner will ever make, and when construction goes wrong, they need advocates who understand both the courtroom and the local landscape," said Aixala. "Ball Janik handles complex construction litigation with a practical, client-focused approach. I'm excited to bring my litigation experience and local knowledge to this team and to the property owners it serves across South Florida."
Aixala earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a member of the Yvette Ostolaza Mock Trial Team and the Cuban American Bar Association. He received his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida, with a minor in Legal Studies and a certificate in Entrepreneurship.
About Ball Janik LLP
Ball Janik LLP is a Florida-based law firm offering construction defect, construction law, insurance recovery, and commercial litigation counsel, to its local and national clients. The firm was founded in 1982 and has expanded its capabilities, professionals, and geographic footprint. What started as a small firm focused on real property
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