Justin J. Hakala | Plunkett & Cooney The Michigan Supreme Court recently adopted a revision to the state’s Rules of Evidence related to expert testimony (MRE 702) to bring it in line with the 2023 revision to the Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The revised Michigan rule establishes the framework to evaluate experts and… Continue reading Don’t Call It A Comeback: Revisions To Evidentiary Rules For Expert Testimony
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Chapter 1: The Bid
The Cromeens Law Firm Chapter 1 The Bid “I did not agree to do the electrical work. I never agree to do the electrical work.” That’s what Josh from Super Door Subcontractor told me after the general contractor on his community college project had sent him a notice of default letter. The letter demanded that… Continue reading Chapter 1: The Bid
Avoiding Construction Delay Claims with Key Project Controls
Kandace Zimmerman | HKA No matter how prepared you are, construction projects are bound to take twists and turns that are not part of the original plan. These may be minor hurdles – like conflicting drawings – that can be addressed on the spot or major curveballs – like significant design gaps or differing site… Continue reading Avoiding Construction Delay Claims with Key Project Controls
Stay of Coverage Case Appropriate While Court Determines Arbitrability of Dispute
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Fifth Circuit vacated a discovery order issued by the district court and remanded the case for issuance of a stay while the arbitrability of the coverage dispute was reviewed. Cameron Parish Recreation #6 v. Indian Harbor Ins. Co., et al., 2024 U.S. App. LEXIS 3804 (5th Cir.… Continue reading Stay of Coverage Case Appropriate While Court Determines Arbitrability of Dispute
Construction Defects Coverage Update
Shantinique Brooks | Plunkett & Cooney Construction Defects – Eleventh Circuit (Florida Law) Southern-Owners Ins. Co. v. MAC Contractors of Florida, LLCNo. 23-11366, 2024 WL 1573685 (11th Cir. Apr. 11, 2024) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit determined that an insurer had a duty to defend its insured on the basis that,… Continue reading Construction Defects Coverage Update