John Moore | Daily Business Review | August 23, 2016 In 2003, the Florida Legislature, with the stated goals of reducing the amount of construction-defect litigation and protecting the rights of property owners, created a mandatory pre-litigation alternative dispute resolution proceeding by enacting Chapter 558 of the Florida statutes. Pursuant to Chapter 558, before a… Continue reading Without Insurance Coverage, What Good Is Construction Defect Law?
Category: Construction Law
Importance of Jury Selection, Technology and Expert Testimony
Ronald L. Williams | The Legal Intelligencer | August 12, 2016 Successfully trying a construction case to a jury requires thoughtful selection of a jury, effective utilization of technology and preparation of expert testimony that is utilized persuasively. Trial counsel who utilize and complete these tasks effectively have an excellent opportunity to prevail at trial.… Continue reading Importance of Jury Selection, Technology and Expert Testimony
Looking Forward: A Workman’s View of the Construction Business and the Practice of Construction Law
Jonathan Hausner | Construction Law Zone | August 4, 2016 A few weeks back my colleague, mentor and friend Greg Faulkner wrote a post here that looked back on his 25 years as a construction lawyer. It was a very thoughtful piece and frankly I think it was one of the best legal blog posts… Continue reading Looking Forward: A Workman’s View of the Construction Business and the Practice of Construction Law
Latest Developments in Arbitration for the Construction Law Practitioner
Lionel M. Schooler | Jackson Walker | July 14, 2016 G. T. Leach Builders V. Sapphire V.P.: Non-Signatories’ Right to Compel Arbitration; Waiver of Right to Arbitrate By far, the most recent, significant arbitration development for construction law practitioners was the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in G. T. Leach Builders v. Sapphire V.P., which reiterated… Continue reading Latest Developments in Arbitration for the Construction Law Practitioner
Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence
Brian Connolly | Construction Law Musings | July 1, 2016 What if your client was sued for alleged construction negligence? Or what if your client purchases a large commercial building, and despite standard inspections, discovers shoddy construction that will incur substantial repair and recovery costs? How do you prove negligence or defend against unfounded accusations?… Continue reading Using Infrared Technology in Construction Law: Collecting Forensic Evidence and Performing Due Diligence