Casey Few and Jeffrey Nix | Clark Hill Contractors – of all tiers – are often surprised to learn they may be considered a “special employer” of individuals who actually work for independent third parties—such as temporary staffing agencies or equipment rental companies—on their projects. Even more surprising, contractors (including owners who self-perform) can be… Continue reading The Borrowed Servant Rule: Liability Risks for Contractors and Owners
Florida Appeals Court Reinstates Roofing Contractor’s Breach of Contract Claim After Standing Dispute
Nathan R. Woods | Marshall Dennehey Florida Roof Masters (FRM) and Ms. Page signed a contract wherein FRM would provide roofing services at a cost of $18,000. Page paid $9,000 prior to services being completed but refused to pay the remaining balance upon completion. FRM hired a collection company to pursue the debt on their… Continue reading Florida Appeals Court Reinstates Roofing Contractor’s Breach of Contract Claim After Standing Dispute
Florida Trial Courts Demand Disclosure of AI Use in Pleadings
Esquire Deposition Solutions The two largest judicial districts in Florida will now require lawyers to certify whether artificial intelligence was used in any fashion to create pleadings filed in their courts. Legal research and document drafting, both common uses of generative artificial intelligence, are covered by the certification requirement, as are discovery materials such as… Continue reading Florida Trial Courts Demand Disclosure of AI Use in Pleadings
AI Is Not Your Lawyer: Federal Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Are Not Privileged
Michelle N. Tanney, Madison Gaudreau and Kayley B. Sullivan | BakerHostetler Key Takeaways On Feb. 10, 2026, Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a bench ruling holding that documents prepared using generative AI were not protected by attorney-client privilege or the work-product doctrine.[1] This decision… Continue reading AI Is Not Your Lawyer: Federal Court Rules AI-Generated Documents Are Not Privileged
State Farm Adjuster’s Opinion Does Not Override Policy Exclusion in MS Sewage Backup
William Rabb | Insurance Journal Insureds cannot rely on the word of an insurance adjuster—even one hired by the insurer—to show that a homeowners’ policy covers sewage backup, a federal appeals court said in a case that underscored the sanctity of policy exclusions but also raised questions. “While we respect the unfortunate nature of events… Continue reading State Farm Adjuster’s Opinion Does Not Override Policy Exclusion in MS Sewage Backup