Nicholas Bauman and Lindsey Herzog | Arizona Attorney | November 2018 1 “The document speaks for itself” One commonly used phrase in answers and discovery responses is that a document “speaks for itself.” Many defense lawyers use this phrase to avoid conceding issues related to the interpretation of a writing, such as a contract. This… Continue reading Can They Do That? Commonly Misused Phrases in Pleadings and Discovery
Category: Construction Law
The Timeliness of Construction-Related Lawsuits – Recent Amendments to Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(c)
Morgan Foster | Shutts | September 20, 2018 In Florida, the allowed timeframe for bringing a lawsuit based either on a defect in the design, planning, or construction of a building or based on other improvements to real property is governed by Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(c). The Florida Legislature recently passed House Bill 875, effectively… Continue reading The Timeliness of Construction-Related Lawsuits – Recent Amendments to Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(c)
Avoiding ‘E-trouble’ in Construction Litigation
Judah Lifschitz | Construction Executive | August 14, 2018 During the 2016 presidential election, the FBI subpoenaed Hillary Clinton’s emails after she used a private email server during her time as Secretary of State. Separately, the more recent investigation into Donald Trump’s campaign policy adviser, George Papadopoulos, resulted in scrutiny over both his email and… Continue reading Avoiding ‘E-trouble’ in Construction Litigation
Is My Bid Binding?
Brian Gaudet | International Law Offices | August 13, 2018 For those in the construction industry, you are probably familiar with the concept of negotiating contract terms, either in writing or just a discussion, and when the two parties agree to terms, either in writing or with a handshake, then a deal is a deal.… Continue reading Is My Bid Binding?
The “Time Of Application” Rule Will Not Protect Developers Who Submit Incomplete Applications.
Carl A. Rizzo | Cole Schotz | August 28, 2018 Developers often employ the “time of application” rule (“TOA Rule”) to avoid having to comply with certain legal requirements enacted after an application has been submitted to a local planning or zoning board. More specifically, the TOA Rule provides that “notwithstanding any provision of law… Continue reading The “Time Of Application” Rule Will Not Protect Developers Who Submit Incomplete Applications.