Callie Yu | Madison Law Not every legal dispute needs to go to court. In fact, many conflicts can be resolved faster and more affordably through alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) methods such as mediation or arbitration. Understanding the differences between these options can help you choose the best approach for your case. Mediation Mediation is a private… Continue reading Mediation, Arbitration, Or Litigation: Which Option Is Best For You?
Before You Sign: Four Lessons for Using Letters of Intent
Eileen Duffy Robinett and Jeffrey N. Brown | Thompson Coburn Whether you are negotiating a real estate deal, joint venture or acquisition, Letters of Intent (LOIs) are often used as a first step to ensure that the parties are sufficiently committed to negotiating a deal and aligned regarding some of the key transaction considerations. But… Continue reading Before You Sign: Four Lessons for Using Letters of Intent
Offshore Construction Contracts: Key Points to Consider
Ibaad Hakim, Habeeb Rahman and Yulia Turkina | Paul Hastings According to the Global Energy Review published by the International Energy Agency in March 2025, the world’s appetite for energy rose at an above-average pace in 2024, resulting in higher demand for all energy sources. With onshore reserves declining or getting harder to exploit, and with more… Continue reading Offshore Construction Contracts: Key Points to Consider
Fourth District Court Held Trial and Appellate Courts May Not Reweigh Evidence on Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, Reversing Decision
Carolin Pacheco | Marshall Dennehey In a recent opinion from the Fourth District Court of Appeals, the court found that it is not the function of a trial judge or the appellate court to reweigh evidence on a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, reversing the trial court’s final judgment. The homeowners brought a declaratory… Continue reading Fourth District Court Held Trial and Appellate Courts May Not Reweigh Evidence on Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict, Reversing Decision
Coverage Denied: Residence Premises Requirement Bars Claim Despite Premiums and Initial Payment
Kelly Phan | Marshall Dennehey Two years prior to Evelyn Pitts’ death, she placed her property in a revocable living trust, entered an assisted living facility and then rented her property to tenants. After Evelyn’s passing, her son reported water damage to the property to Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. Universal initially extended coverage… Continue reading Coverage Denied: Residence Premises Requirement Bars Claim Despite Premiums and Initial Payment