David Adelstein | Prove My Florida Case | April 16, 2019 What are the damages caused by the WRONGFUL recording of a lis pendens, and I am referring to a lis pendens NOT founded on a duly recorded instrument (e.g., not founded on a mortgage) or a statute (e.g., not founded on a construction or assessment… Continue reading Damages Caused by Wrongful Recording of Lis Pendens (Not Founded on Instrument or Statute)
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The Construction Lawyer as Counselor
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | April 24, 2019 It’s been a while since I discussed the role that I believe a construction lawyer should serve. Back in 2013, I discussed how those of us that practice construction law are seen as “necessary evils.” I was thinking over the weekend about certain clients and… Continue reading The Construction Lawyer as Counselor
Update on Certificate of Merit Requirement: Dismissal With or Without Prejudice
Nicholas J. Nieto | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | March 18, 2019 In a lawsuit “for damages arising out of the provision of professional services by licensed or registered professional,” the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code requires a plaintiff to file with the complaint an expert affidavit supporting each theory of recovery. Tex. Civ.… Continue reading Update on Certificate of Merit Requirement: Dismissal With or Without Prejudice
Using the Prevention Doctrine
David Erhart | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani | March 18, 2019 The following scenario happens regularly in the construction industry. A contractor on a project reaches out to a subcontractor to perform work. Excited about the prospect of performing the work, the subcontractor signs a contract and puts it nose to the grindstone. After dutifully… Continue reading Using the Prevention Doctrine
Timely Legal Trends and Developments for Construction
Matt Viator | Construction Executive | January 17, 2019 The construction industry is broad and the legal concerns of industry members can be far-reaching. What seems like tomorrow’s problem often jumps to the forefront and becomes a high priority today. 2018 was full of moments like these – and it’s important to keep track of… Continue reading Timely Legal Trends and Developments for Construction