Jihee Ahn | Harris Bricken When issues come up, most of our international clients believe filing a lawsuit is the only answer. Unfortunately, the United States litigation process is often complicated and expensive – there will be an exchange of information and documents, the taking of depositions, and probably some motion practice along the way… Continue reading U.S. Litigation Basics – What Are Your Options?
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2022 Construction Industry Legislative Update
Brett Henson | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick The 2022 [Florida] Legislative Session saw a number of bills signed into law, effective July 1, 2022, which impact the construction industry. Below is a summary of key changes. Building Regulation (Ch. 2022-136) Chapter 2022-136 (“Building Regulation”) includes several changes intended to streamline the building permit process, by expanding… Continue reading 2022 Construction Industry Legislative Update
You are not a “Liar” Simply Because You Amend Your Complaint
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates In litigation, it is common for a plaintiff to amend their complaint. They may amend to add additional parties. To add new claims. To change the factual allegations. Or, to change the theme of their case. Most of the time, complaints are not verified by the plaintiff. Instead, complaints… Continue reading You are not a “Liar” Simply Because You Amend Your Complaint
What Is “Substantial Completion” and Why Does It Matter?
Emily M. Coffey, Casandra M. Langstaff and J. Daniel Weidner | Koley Jessen What is “Substantial Completion”? In the realm of construction law, the concept of “substantial completion,” also referred to as “substantial performance,” is of critical importance. The point in time at which substantial completion is achieved for a project has a number of… Continue reading What Is “Substantial Completion” and Why Does It Matter?
The Reptile Theory in Practice
Nicholas P. Hurzeler | Lewis Brisbois The “Reptile Theory” is a trial strategy that attempts to use fear and anger to make the jury dislike the defendant so strongly they will award a plaintiff a grossly excessive amount of damages. The plaintiff’s attorney will seek to activate the jurors’ “survival mode” instincts by presenting the defendant’s conduct… Continue reading The Reptile Theory in Practice