Carl A. Rizzo | Cole Schotz | August 28, 2018 Developers often employ the “time of application” rule (“TOA Rule”) to avoid having to comply with certain legal requirements enacted after an application has been submitted to a local planning or zoning board. More specifically, the TOA Rule provides that “notwithstanding any provision of law… Continue reading The “Time Of Application” Rule Will Not Protect Developers Who Submit Incomplete Applications.
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Concussions Aren’t Just a Risk for NFL Players: Hardhats versus Safety Helmets
Fisher Phillips | August 25, 2018 While recently meeting with a group of contractors, I noticed that three large general contractors were requiring their employees to wear safety helmets instead of traditional hardhats, despite the approximately $120 cost per helmet. Futuristic Kask helmets were the helmet of choice. Kask states that the helmets satisfy ANSI Z89.1-2014. Technical specs. Arguably… Continue reading Concussions Aren’t Just a Risk for NFL Players: Hardhats versus Safety Helmets
Additional Insureds – Who Are They and How Do They Get Coverage?
Richard Ejzak | Cohen & Gigsby | August 24, 2018 Who is entitled to coverage under an insurance policy? The question is simple, but the answer sometimes is not. Obviously, any company that the policy identifies as a “Named Insured” is covered, as are companies and individuals that the policy specifically identifies as insureds, either… Continue reading Additional Insureds – Who Are They and How Do They Get Coverage?
Developers Sometimes Draft Documents For Their Own Benefit
Daniel Miske | Husch Blackwell LLP | August 29, 2018 A Court in Colorado recently dealt with a developer who placed a provision in the declaration of a condominium association prohibiting amendment of the declaration – ever – without the declarant’s written consent, and requiring that all construction defect claims be resolved through arbitration (Vallagio… Continue reading Developers Sometimes Draft Documents For Their Own Benefit
Ten Things Attorneys and Insurance Professionals Should Know About Using Drones in Insurance Claims
Justin Fine, Esq. | Pessin Katz Law | August 29, 2018 The commercial application of drones is increasing. Drones are being used to fight forest fires, for commercial agriculture, and to deliver medical supplies to remote areas. Insurance companies are also increasingly using drones, which can be useful for capturing evidence during the claims process.… Continue reading Ten Things Attorneys and Insurance Professionals Should Know About Using Drones in Insurance Claims