UNLV Study: Construction Defect Law May Stifle Economy

Michael Chamberlain – February 16, 2013 A study released by the UNLV Center for Business and Industry reveals that the state’s current construction defect law could be partly responsible for Nevada’s slow economic recovery. The study, The Nevada Housing Market: Prospects for Recovery, was distributed to legislators late last week. It claims that the sluggish recovery… Continue reading UNLV Study: Construction Defect Law May Stifle Economy

Bill Introduced to Alter State’s Construction Defect Law

The Record-Courier – February 18, 2013 A report released last week shows that construction defect claims per new home in Nevada is 38 times higher than the national average. There are 1.35 construction defect claims per closing, according to the study conducted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Out of all the other states,… Continue reading Bill Introduced to Alter State’s Construction Defect Law

Lawyers, Legislators Debate Changing Florida’s Expert Witness Standards

Eric Giunta – February 15, 2013 For the third year in a row, a bill has been introduced into the Legislature that, if passed, would alter Florida’s nearly century-old standards for admitting expert testimony in civil and criminal trials. The measure has sharply divided the legal community. The Florida House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved PCB… Continue reading Lawyers, Legislators Debate Changing Florida’s Expert Witness Standards

Construction Defect Litigation: The Defenses

Wally Zimolong – February 4, 2013 Last week, I gave an overview of the claims typically raised in a construction defect case.  This week we look at the defenses that a defendant in a construction defect case can raise.  Typically, there are three categories of defenses a defendant in a construction defect case may be… Continue reading Construction Defect Litigation: The Defenses

Construction Defect Litigation: The Claims

Wally Zimolong – January 28, 2013 An unfortunate side-effect from the mid-2000’s construction boom is claims regarding faulty workmanship and defective construction.  Because defective construction work is often latent, it may take years before the damage the defect is causing becomes apparent.  Therefore, defects for homes built several years ago are just becoming apparently and… Continue reading Construction Defect Litigation: The Claims

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