Will S. Bennett | Saxe Doernberger & Vita In early 2025, we participated in a panel discussion about the similarities and differences in the process of resolving a disputed insurance claim. We were both so taken by the striking differences in the process and had such a good time learning about each other’s process that… Continue reading Anatomy of an Insurance Dispute
Multi-Party Mediation: The More Parties the Merrier?
Steven B. Kaplan | American Arbitration Association Anyone who has participated in a multi-party mediation recognizes that there are conflicting dynamics inherent to that process. And when there are multiple and distinct claims involved as well, the endeavor starts to resemble four-dimensional chess. To quote Sherlock Holmes: “The game is on.” But what exactly is… Continue reading Multi-Party Mediation: The More Parties the Merrier?
Noncompete Agreements: How to Navigate the Changing Landscape
Kellie M. Ros | ConsensusDocs Contractors who care about protecting proprietary company information and attracting and retaining high-quality employees (all contractors) should consider making noncompete agreements a part of their normal business practices. A recent failed attempt by the federal government to completely ban noncompetes reignited the contentious debate about the balance between freedom of… Continue reading Noncompete Agreements: How to Navigate the Changing Landscape
No Cross-Complaint Needed: Contractor Can Fight Co-Defendant’s Summary Judgment
Keith E. Smith | Wood Smith Henning & Berman In a decision of first impression, the California Court of Appeal in RND Contractors, Inc. v. WRSE (2025) 112 Cal.App.5th 697, clarified whether a co-defendant may oppose another defendant’s motion for summary judgment without having first filed a cross-complaint. The case arose from the collapse of a high school… Continue reading No Cross-Complaint Needed: Contractor Can Fight Co-Defendant’s Summary Judgment
Common Plumbing Fitting Installation Deficiencies and Best Practices for Preventing Water Damage Claims
Michael Brinker adn Quincy McGee | J.S. Held Overview of Plumbing-Related Construction Defects Plumbing-related construction defects can result in costly water damage claims. Recent innovations in plumbing materials and fittings have aided in more economical installation costs; however, workmanship issues and deviations from installation instructions for these materials have led to a rise in plumbing-related… Continue reading Common Plumbing Fitting Installation Deficiencies and Best Practices for Preventing Water Damage Claims