Andrew S. Zimmerman and Lynda A. Bennett – March 8, 2013 Ostensibly responding to Superstorm Sandy, the New Jersey legislature is considering a broad change to the law addressing bad faith and unfair conduct by insurers. If the bill becomes law, it will represent a significant and policyholder-friendly change in the law governing insurer conduct.… Continue reading Changes to New Jersey Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act Would Rewrite Bad Faith Law to Deter Insurer Misconduct
California Mechanics Lien: 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make
Scott Wolfe, Jr. – March 5, 2013 The California mechanics lien laws are the same as every other state, in that they are complicated and leave a lot of room for mistake. In the mechanics lien universe, one small mistake can invalidate your entire claim. Therefore, pay very close attention to this article, which outlines… Continue reading California Mechanics Lien: 5 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make
Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame: Introduction to the Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame
The new Strong Frame® special moment frame represents the latest innovative lateral system solution from Simpson Strong‑Tie. Its patented Yield-Link™ structural fuse is designed to bear the brunt of lateral forces during a seismic event which isolates damage within the frame and keeps the structural integrity of the beams and columns intact. With bolt-on/bolt-off ability,… Continue reading Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame: Introduction to the Strong Frame® Special Moment Frame
Bad Faith Insurance Claims
What is a Bad Faith Insurance Claim? When you sign up for an insurance policy for your home, car or even health insurance, you enter an agreement with an insurance company that it will pay certain benefits should an accident or disaster occur. You faithfully pay your premiums on time every month, fully expecting that… Continue reading Bad Faith Insurance Claims
Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges
Gregory R. Meeder – March 13, 2013 Arbitration and mediation, two forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), are popular forums in which to resolve commercial and construction disputes because ADR is considered less expensive, faster and more efficient than court litigation. In recent years, however, ADR — specifically arbitration — has been criticized as becoming no… Continue reading Electrical Discovery In Commercial, Construction Disputes Poses Challenges