Keegan Lathan | Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig What is considered a covered “collapse” under a homeowner’s policy? One Florida appeals court recently addressed this question in Escobar v. Citizens Prop. Ins. Corp., No. 3D24-1234, 2026 WL 817362 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. Mar. 15, 2026). Specifically, the Third District Court of Appeal held that: (1) drywall is… Continue reading Collapse Coverage in First-Party Property Cases
What Do You Need to Know About AI in Construction and How Do Contracts Help?
Jeffrey B. Andrews and Kelsey Kornich Funes | Phelps Dunbar Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly becoming part of everyday work in the construction field. Service providers are embracing AI tools for performing tasks ranging from design to project management. Even if you never directly use their AI tools yourself, your service providers may be… Continue reading What Do You Need to Know About AI in Construction and How Do Contracts Help?
When and Where Do Code Upgrades Occur During a Structure’s Renovation?
Ben Daee | J.S. Held Disclaimer: This article is not intended to offer any policy interpretation and/or legal opinion. The author’s objective is to shed light on common challenges and disputes in code upgrades. The code clauses referenced herein were simplified for a non-expert audience. This should not be construed as general rules or the… Continue reading When and Where Do Code Upgrades Occur During a Structure’s Renovation?
Where AI Helps—and Where It Doesn’t—in Legal Review
Matt Buser | Array Summary: AI can accelerate legal review by handling repetitive, high-volume tasks and ensuring consistency, but human expertise remains essential for nuance, judgment, and defensibility. Balancing AI with attorney oversight creates efficient, risk-managed workflows. Artificial intelligence has quickly become part of the legal review conversation and is often positioned as a cure-all for… Continue reading Where AI Helps—and Where It Doesn’t—in Legal Review
Contract Claims 101: Common Theories, Part 4
Lauren Brier, Jonathan R. Neri and Ryan Boonstra | Piliero Mazza Contractors working with federal agencies are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), which has its own body of case law that controls recovery for legal disputes separate from traditional theories. When projects shift, delays mount, or directives change, the claims process becomes critical… Continue reading Contract Claims 101: Common Theories, Part 4