W. Kyle Dillard – December 17, 2012 TOXIC MOLD. SICK BUILDING SYNDROME. MOLD SICKNESS. These are some of the popular catch phrases employed by those who seek to profit by perpetuating the mythology that has fueled a cottage litigation industry of mold hysteria for more than a decade. Despite the rejection of these notions as… Continue reading “Toxic” Mold Claims: Steps to Prevent and Aggressively Defend
Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Scott C. Sandberg – December 2012 While Colorado’s General Assembly passed no significant legislation affecting construction law in 2012, the Colorado Court of Appeals handed down a number of significant rulings. In Melssen v. Auto-Owners Insurance Company, the Colorado Court of Appeals held that a notice of claim made under Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform… Continue reading Colorado Construction Law Developments in 2012
Mississippi’s “Preference” Statute–It is really quite simple. : Construction Law Toolbox
Christopher Solop – January 4, 2013 Mississippi has two “preference” statutes. The first one is found under the statutory scheme for the Board of Public Contractors at Miss. Code Ann. §31-3-21(3) (Rev.2010). The second one is found under the Mississippi statutes dealing with Public Purchases at Miss. Code Ann. §31-7-47 (Supp. 2012). The purpose of… Continue reading Mississippi’s “Preference” Statute–It is really quite simple. : Construction Law Toolbox
Editorial: Finally, a Drywall Safety Law
Herald-Tribune – January 8, 2013 Drywall regulation that is headed to the president for signing this week was a long time coming. Too long. Faulty drywall, which made its way into thousands of homes, hit the market beginning in 2004. Afflicted homeowners complained of foul smells and corrosion — likely caused by drywall with excessive… Continue reading Editorial: Finally, a Drywall Safety Law
Attorneys Discuss Liability Insurance Coverage for Sandy Litigation
Jared Zola and Jeffrey L. Schulman – December 21, 2012 Homeowners, businesses, and municipalities in the tri-state area continue to rebuild and rebound from Superstorm Sandy. Often, large-scale devastation and destruction are followed by lawsuits against individuals and entities allegedly responsible for protecting, managing, and maintaining the damaged buildings. A handful of such lawsuits have… Continue reading Attorneys Discuss Liability Insurance Coverage for Sandy Litigation