Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Supreme Court of Maryland upheld the insured’s assignment of a post-loss claim despite the policy’s anti-assignment provision. In re Featherfall Restoration, LLC, 2025 Md. LEXIS 294 (Md. July 24, 2025). The insureds purchased a “High Value’ homeowners policy from Travelers Home and Marine Insurance… Continue reading Assignment of Claim not Precluded by Policy’s Anti-Assignment Clause
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Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Systems—Seeking ‘Party-Controlled’ Resolution Opportunities Before Arbitration or Litigation
David G. Thomas and Angela C. Bunnell | GreenbergTraurig Litigation and arbitration can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining for all concerned. Although arbitration was designed to be faster and more cost-effective than court proceedings, both are still “rights-based” dispute resolution models at their core. In those models, the parties give control of the outcome… Continue reading Multi-Tiered Dispute Resolution Systems—Seeking ‘Party-Controlled’ Resolution Opportunities Before Arbitration or Litigation
Does “Indemnify” = “Hold Harmless”? – Part 2
J. Christopher Selman and Zachary B. Stewart | BuildSmart Earlier this May, we wrote about how the Alabama Supreme Court held that “hold harmless” and “indemnify” may be considered synonyms, even if the terms appear separately in a contract. The court’s decision in Adams v. Atkinson, No. SC-2024-0528, 2025 WL 1416851 (Ala. May 16, 2025),was an important precedent… Continue reading Does “Indemnify” = “Hold Harmless”? – Part 2
Emerging Trends in Government Contracts Law — What Contractors Need to Know
Aron c. Beezley, Nathaniel J. Greeson & Gabrielle A. Sprio | BuildSmart The federal procurement landscape is shifting rapidly. Agencies, Congress, and the courts have pushed major changes recently that affect how contracts are written, awarded, challenged, and performed. Below is a concise survey of the most important emerging trends — and practical steps contractors… Continue reading Emerging Trends in Government Contracts Law — What Contractors Need to Know
When is a Survival Clause Absolutely Necessary?
Baker & Associates Beginnings and endings in the business world are delicate things. Whether initiating a business deal and partnership or terminating an employee, business owners must take great care to secure their business and adhere to California law. A contract will inform and outline these business relationships, from beginning to end. However, just because a… Continue reading When is a Survival Clause Absolutely Necessary?