A Sharp Rise in Construction Accidents and Fatalities

Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer – May 6, 2014 The construction industry is one of the most dangerous for workers in the United States.  In 2009, private industry construction workers died on the job nearly three times more often than all other workers in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Also,… Continue reading A Sharp Rise in Construction Accidents and Fatalities

Mechanic’s Liens: Does my Work Qualify?

Joshua A. Bennett – May 16, 2014 An unpaid contractor has many choices when the promised check doesn’t arrive. One of those choices is whether or not to file a mechanic’s lien. A mechanic’s lien is a statutory mortgage to secure payment of work performed or materials furnished in the erection, alteration, or repair of… Continue reading Mechanic’s Liens: Does my Work Qualify?

TN Home Improvement Contractor Licensing Bill to Watch

Amy L. Pierce – May 19, 2014 On January 23 and February 3, House Bill 2297 and Senate Bill 2051 were introduced, proposing to amend Title 62, Chapter 6, Part 5 of the Tennessee Code to expand home improvement contractor licensing and other requirements to the entire state, to clarify the meaning of owner, contractor, and commissioner, and to… Continue reading TN Home Improvement Contractor Licensing Bill to Watch

Water Damage Exclusions: What’s Excluded and Not Excluded Under the Standard Homeowners Policy is Often a Contentious Issue Between Insured and Insurer

Christopher Nahas – May 28, 2014 Standard homeowners policy language excludes losses caused by water, however what is meant by this is not always clear. Water damage generally includes flood, sewer backup and seepage from water below ground. Despite these categories, disputes often arise regarding whether damages caused by water are covered. An issue that… Continue reading Water Damage Exclusions: What’s Excluded and Not Excluded Under the Standard Homeowners Policy is Often a Contentious Issue Between Insured and Insurer