David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates This is short article on summary judgments. A motion for summary judgment, as you may already know, is a procedural vehicle to try to dispose of issues or claims in a lawsuit, either partially or fully. The objective is that the moving party claims that there is no genuine issue of material fact and… Continue reading “Genuine” Issue of “Material” Fact and Summary Judgments
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Licensing Mistakes That Can Continue to Haunt You
Alexa Stephenson and Rick Seely | Compliance Construction Litigation Today there are nearly 290,000 contractors licensed in California. This number continues to grow as California law requires businesses or individuals who alter any road or structure to be licensed contractors if the total cost of the project is $500 or more (including labor and materials).… Continue reading Licensing Mistakes That Can Continue to Haunt You
Are Lawyers to Blame for a Client’s Boorish Deposition Behavior?
Esquire Deposition Solutions Seasoned litigators know that incivility toward opposing counsel and their clients is not only unprofessional but is, ultimately, a disservice to the client. Harsh words and dilatory behavior impair constructive communications among the lawyers involved in the case, raising costs for everyone and short-circuiting opportunities for reaching a settlement prior to trial.… Continue reading Are Lawyers to Blame for a Client’s Boorish Deposition Behavior?
Turning Deposition No-Shows to the Client’s Advantage
Avi Stadler | Esquire Deposition Solutions This post is addressed to the attorney who has properly noticed the deposition of an opposing party for but, for some reason, the intended deponent has failed to appear at the appointed time and place. A basketball metaphor comes to mind this time of year: You’ve been fouled, and… Continue reading Turning Deposition No-Shows to the Client’s Advantage
Insurer Litigation Guidelines: The Unholy Grail of Defense Cost Coverage
Lynda A. Bennett and Eric Jesse | Lowenstein Sandler READ THE TRANSCRIPT Lynda Bennett: Welcome back to Don’t Take No For An Answer. I’m your host, Lynda Bennett, chair of the Insurance Recovery Practice at Lowenstein Sandler. And it’s old home week. I’ve invited my partner, Eric Jesse, back today. Welcome back, Eric. Eric Jesse: Thank you… Continue reading Insurer Litigation Guidelines: The Unholy Grail of Defense Cost Coverage