Jack Carnegie – December 19, 2012 The Texas Supreme Court has a penchant for taking a series of related cases to examine various aspects of a particular issue. Recently, the Court’s interest has turned to experts. Understanding just what the Court has held is critical at trial and later, on appeal, to know when your… Continue reading Keeping Your Expert and Yourself Out Of Trouble
Five Recent Updates in the Law
Laura Bowman – November 2, 2012 Several recent changes that affect construction law have occurred. Some of the key updates are described below. State of Ohio Public Notice Website In February 2012, the state public notice website required by H.B. 153 became operational. All advertisements and notices required by the R.C. to be published in… Continue reading Five Recent Updates in the Law
How to Deal with Property Damage Claims Adjuster in Michigan
Up Front Settlements – November 6, 2012 A property damage claims adjuster in Michigan is a person who usually works for an insurance agency and who is tasked to investigate insurance claims regarding damages to property. He/she is usually responsible for responding immediately to each of the property damage claims; communicating with policy holders; assessing… Continue reading How to Deal with Property Damage Claims Adjuster in Michigan
General Contractor Remains Liable for Property Safety until Owner Accepts the Project
Denise H. McClelland – October 31, 2012 The Kentucky Court of Appeals held, in September 2012, that a general contractor is liable for unsafe lighting on a temporary walkway until the owner of the project accepts the work. At the request of a hospital owner, the general contractor built a pedestrian walkway from the hospital… Continue reading General Contractor Remains Liable for Property Safety until Owner Accepts the Project
Recent Trends In Asbestos Litigation – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Sheila Doyle Kelley and Allison N. Fihma – October 29, 2012 Almost 40 years after the first asbestos personal injury lawsuit was filed, asbestos litigation continues apace. The largest mass tort in U.S. history is showing no signs of slowing down instead the litigation continues to morph, finding new types of plaintiffs and new categories… Continue reading Recent Trends In Asbestos Litigation – Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration