Litigation costs management has become a significant concern to corporations, particularly in this challenging economic environment. Effective litigation management is not only key to reducing costs but to achieving timely and desirable results. The following are some ideas for achieving efficient litigation management: Aggressive initial case evaluation: A detailed analysis of the merits of a… Continue reading 10 ways to control litigation costs in challenging economic times
Courts may alter Liability for Defective Construction
Advise & Consult, Inc. | October 14, 2015 Two recent court decisions appear to expand property insurance coverage for defective construction work. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit broadened the definition of covered property damage in the case of Carithers v. Mid-Continent Casualty. The court held that demolition necessary to repair defective construction… Continue reading Courts may alter Liability for Defective Construction
Building Codes – 7 Violations You Should Definitely Avoid
You’re off and running with your DIY project, looking to become a home improvement hero and saving some cash in the process. Sure, you may know your way around power tools, but you could be the dumbest guy in the neighborhood. The trap? Building codes, those rules and regulations that govern everything from lumber spans… Continue reading Building Codes – 7 Violations You Should Definitely Avoid
Factors Affecting Construction Cost Estimate
Advise & Consult, Inc. | October 12, 2015 Before a firm can start a project and get on with its construction, it needs to have a construction cost estimate made and provided to the customer that is employing the construction company. Determining the cost of construction before you actually start with it can be a… Continue reading Factors Affecting Construction Cost Estimate
Insurance Appraisal Called “Almost Perfect Method” of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | September 14, 2015 Law professor Johnny C. Parker recently published a law review article, Understanding The Insurance Policy Appraisal Clause: A Four-Step Program, where he claims that resolving property insurance disputes concerning amounts of loss is an “almost perfect method.” Here’s the quote: More than one hundred… Continue reading Insurance Appraisal Called “Almost Perfect Method” of Alternative Dispute Resolution