Daniel Matusicky | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer. Case Overview In Badra-Muniz v. Vinyl Carpet Serv. Inc., an… Continue reading Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims
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Adapting to Change: New Rules of Civil Procedure Require New Considerations for Construction Attorneys
Michael R. Holt, Erin Weinstock and Katherine Becerra | Rumberger Kirk On Jan. 1, 2025, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure changed dramatically. The new rules and amendments are designed to enhance efficiency and impact the setting of cases for trial, case management, discovery practice, summary judgment, and more. Broadly speaking, the new rules attempt… Continue reading Adapting to Change: New Rules of Civil Procedure Require New Considerations for Construction Attorneys
Using Injunctive Relief To Stave Off The Mootness Doctrine
Anthony S. Guardino | Farrell Fritz Typically, a court will invoke the mootness doctrine when circumstances change in a way that prevents the court from rendering a decision that effectively resolves an actual controversy. In the world of zoning and land use litigation, courts will put significant weight on how far construction has progressed towards completion… Continue reading Using Injunctive Relief To Stave Off The Mootness Doctrine
What to Do After Asserting a Deposition Objection
Esquire Deposition Solutions The rule seems simple enough: Attorneys defending a witness during a deposition may instruct the witness not to answer questions only for the purpose of protecting privileged information. And yet, if the number of trial court rulings addressing the topic are any indication, this business of instructing witnesses not to answer deposition… Continue reading What to Do After Asserting a Deposition Objection
Mistake No. 9 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Screwing Up the Hearing Exhibits
David K. Taylor | BuildSmart I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when serving over 300 times as a mediator or arbitrator in construction disputes. I have made my share of mistakes and… Continue reading Mistake No. 9 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Screwing Up the Hearing Exhibits