Surety Today

Idle Rental Equipment

Case Law Update

Lessons Learned in Claims Handling from a Surety Claims Expert

The Complexities of Performance Bond Claims in Green Building

The Pursuit of Indemnity and Post-Judgement Enforcement Strategies

The New Regulations Implementing Mandatory Project Labor Agreements on Certain Federal Construction Projects

Comparing the AIA A312 Performance Bond (2010 Version) and the AGC Document 606 Performance Bond

New Davis-Bacon Act Regulations

The Federal Arbitration Act and a Potential Surety Defense

Case Law Update

Construction Schedules and Lessons Learned in Delay and Disruption Claims

The Surety, Set Off and Common Obligee Theory

Navigating a Relet Process

Understanding the Project General and Special Conditions

Protecting the Contract Funds - Putting the Government on Notice

Joint Ventures and the Bond Defense

Surety Case Law Update

Surety and Trust Funds

Federal Enclaves and Federal Supremacy Clause

Understanding CGL Policies

Statutes of Repose

The Scollick Decision and the Surety’s Exposure to False Claims Act Liability. What Comes Next?

The Initial Project Site Visit

The Surety and Financing the Principal

The Miller Act Payment Bond Limitations

Curious, Strange and Bewildering Situations that One May Encounter in the Surety World

Critical Construction Issues for the Performing Surety

Host Cynthia Rodgers-Waire discusses Critical Construction Issues for the Performing Surety in this month's episode of Surety Today. Find us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page for previous telebriefings.

The Surety and Attorney’s Fees

Settle in as hosts Mike Stover and Tom Moran cover the often unavoidable attorneys fees as they relate to claims, including instances when they might be recoverable, reasonable fees, and a discussion of the American Rule. Find us on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | PodBean |...

The Cardinal Change Doctrine

Step into the details of the cardinal change doctrine with host Mike Stover. Learn what it is, when it can be applied as a defense mechanism for a surety, and limitations to its application. See the episode notes here. Find us...

Catching Up with the FSLC in 2022

Host Mike Stover welcomes prominent leaders in the FSLC including Jeff Price, Chair, Carol Smith, Chair Elect, and Chris Ward, Chair Elect Designee. Learn what 2022 has to offer, with opportunities to enhance your involvement and bolster your knowledge through...

Surety Case Law Update 2021

Host Mike Stover checks in for his six-month roundup of influential surety law happenings. Listen in for a review of cases involving the Miller Act, the interplay between terms of the underlying contract and the terms of the bond, and...

Takeover Agreements

Host Mike Stover reviews the performance option of Takeover Agreements, with case studies, document components, and what to be aware of when considering entering into one. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Funds Control

This episode features a dialogue on Funds Control between host Rich Pledger and special guest Chad Melroy, Director of Surety & Fidelity at Allen Gray, LLC. Learn the circumstances that require funds control, benefits to use, how payments work, and...

Bad Faith Claims

Hosts Tom Moran and Justin Thatch review Bad Faith claims brought against the surety, and indemnitors' bad faith defense against the surety's indemnity claims. Even if these claims are not recognized in your jurisdiction, learn best practices for unique situations. Find...

Customs Bonds

Join Surety Today host Mike Stover and special guest John Sheppard, VP of C.A. Shea & Company, as the two delve into Customs Bonds, covering what they are, how the process works, exposures for the surety, claims resolution, and more. Find...

Industry and Legislative Update with the SFAA

Join the conversation with host Mike Stover and special guest Julie Alleyne, Vice President of Policy and General Counsel at the Surety & Fidelity Association of America, as they explore the SFAA, recent legislative trends and corresponding Amicus briefs. Find us...

Surety Case Law Update

Hosts Mike Stover and Justin Thatch delve into the latest surety cases of note. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Issues in Commercial Claims

Join host Mike Stover to discover more about common surety issues in commercial claims, including limitations, interpleader actions and letters of credit. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Construction Technology

Host Mike Stover is joined by guest Dennis O'Neill, President of Beacon Consulting Group, Inc., for a conversation on Construction Technology that sets the baseline for where the industry currently lies, and covers topics stretching from project management software to...

Using and Understanding the Restatement of the Law, Third - Suretyship and Guaranty

Hosts Mike Stover and George Bachrach delve into a review of the Restatement of the Law, Third of Suretyship and Guarantee, what it contains, and how it can useful to you. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see...

A Review of the State of the Construction and Surety Industries with VERTEX

Mike Stover is joined by special guests Bill McConnell, CEO, and Diana Minchella, Managing Director, Surety, of VERTEX for a review of the state of the construction and surety industries. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous...

Supersedeas Bonds

Mike Stover reviews the topic of Supersedeas Bonds. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

The Effect of an Incorporation by Reference Provision in the Bond

Mike Stover, Rich Pledger and Justin Thatch discuss the effect of an incorporation by reference provision in the bond. Find us on Spotify | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

The Effect on the Surety of a Judgment Against the Principal

Mike Stover and Rich Pledger discuss the effect on the surety of a judgment against the principal. Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Surety Case Law Briefing

Mike Stover and Cindy Rodgers-Waire discuss recent surety case law briefings. Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean | Amazon Music Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Revisiting the Impact of COVID-19

Mike Stover and Jim Carlson, Grace Schallmo and Teresa Pham, of Partner Engineering and Sciences, Inc. Revisiting the Impact of COVID-19 on the construction industry. Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.  

The Surety and Fiduciary Duty Obligations

Michael Stover, Cindy Rodgers-Waire, Thomas Moran discuss The Surety and Fiduciary Duty Obligations. Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Understanding Subcontractor Default Insurance

Michael Stover and special guests: Mike Saba of Guardian Group Inc., and Steve Mainello of RCM&D; discuss Understanding Subcontractor Default Insurance.  Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

Indemnity Agreements – Useful Provisions and Potential Pitfalls for Claims Handlers

Mike Stover, Rich Pledge and Justin Thatch review indemnity agreements.  Find us on Google Music | iTunes | Stitcher | PodBean Visit the Surety Today page to see previous telebriefings.

What’s Ahead Post Lockdown

Mike Stover and special guest, Jim Carlson, BS, MBA, JD, Technical Director, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc, discuss issues facing the latest economic forecasts and news, changes at reopened sites, delays, replacement contractors, safety, impact of new rules of operation and more. Visit...