Lian Skaf | White and Williams Inverse condemnation is a legal theory that is not common in the subrogation industry. However, when dealing with a loss where property damage is the result of action by a public entity, it is a claim that may be available. While there are distinct considerations with raising an inverse… Continue reading California Clarifies Basis for Inverse Condemnation Claims
Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale
Tiffany Bustamante and Nicole Connors | Cozen O’Connor Introduction The 2023 amendments to Florida Statute § 624.155, enacted through HB 837, significantly reshaped the landscape of bad faith litigation in Florida. Among the most consequential changes were the additions of two key provisions—§§ 624.1551 and 624.155(6)—both aimed at providing insurers with clearer procedural guidance and… Continue reading Retroactivity, Appraisal, and Interpleader: Navigating Florida’s Bad Faith Reforms After Cindy Vo v. Scottsdale
Bricks and Bots: AI Technologies’ Growing Impact on Construction
Stoel Rives Seemingly everywhere you look, there are stories about how the increased adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is changing the way industries operate. The construction industry is no exception, and neither is the practice of construction law. Construction teams are beginning to adapt to the use of AI tools, and construction… Continue reading Bricks and Bots: AI Technologies’ Growing Impact on Construction
Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should. The “Retained Control” Exception to the Privette Doctrine
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Eating an entire bag of “family” sized potato chips in one sitting. Guilty. Binge watching the entire new season of Black Mirror over a weekend. Guilty. Eating an entire bag of “family” sized potato chips in one sitting, while binge watching the entire new season of Black Mirror… Continue reading Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should. The “Retained Control” Exception to the Privette Doctrine
Reduce Your Litigation Costs by Hiring an Expert Witness
Expert Evidence Litigation is always an expensive process and disputes resolved between the parties will always be a preferable course of action. Where this fails or one parting is unwilling to engage in meaningful discussions, then litigation may be the only option. An expert is someone who has succeeded in making decisions and judgements simpler… Continue reading Reduce Your Litigation Costs by Hiring an Expert Witness