John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart A contract is an exchange of promises that the law will enforce. Contract law provides that promises are enforceable, under what circumstances, and the available remedies. Although application may vary by jurisdiction, there are some principles of contract law that have been widely adopted. One of those is the principle of “first… Continue reading First Material Breach: The “No Recovery” Rule
Why AI Can’t Replace the Broker Relationship When a Claim Hits
Branislav Urosevic | Insurance Business Clients want speed, but not robots. Mitch experts say AI helps with tasks, yet real conversations still drive trust, clarity, and de-escalation Automation may be transforming the insurance industry, but when it comes to customer service, one thing hasn’t changed – people still want to talk to people. “Automation and… Continue reading Why AI Can’t Replace the Broker Relationship When a Claim Hits
Groundhog Day Delay Claims in Construction Projects
Avi Sharma and Ashleigh Marshall | Delta Consulting Group In the film Groundhog Day, every February 2nd starts the same way: the same alarm, the same song, the same mistakes—until the movie’s protagonist Phil Connors realizes the problem isn’t the day, it’s him. Many construction projects experience the same phenomenon. Month after month, the same delay… Continue reading Groundhog Day Delay Claims in Construction Projects
Force Majeure & Impossibility: What Construction Leaders Need
Benton T. Wheatley and Anna Spicer | Commercial Construction Renovation Discourse surrounding force majeure clauses skyrocketed in the wake of COVID-19. Parties to contracts were confronted with the uncertainty of promising future performance when the future was far from certain. In particular, construction contracts felt the impact of this uncertainty through price escalations, tariffs, material… Continue reading Force Majeure & Impossibility: What Construction Leaders Need
Supreme Court Shifts Design‑Professional Malpractice Claims Toward Federal Court
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris Courts and legislatures in many states require plaintiffs to file an expert affidavit or certificate of merit at the beginning of a malpractice case, including claims against architects, engineers, and other design professionals. These requirements often function as early gatekeeping tools, allowing defendants to seek early dismissal. A recent… Continue reading Supreme Court Shifts Design‑Professional Malpractice Claims Toward Federal Court