Larry Bache – May 17, 2014 Florida law allows first-party claimants to recover attorneys’ fees in the event litigation is required for an insured to be made whole.1 New Jersey has a similar rule with a dramatic difference. New Jersey Rule 4:42-9(a)(6) provides: (a) Actions in Which Fee Is Allowable. No fee for legal services… Continue reading Superstorm Sandy May Help Change New Jersey Court View on Recovery of Attorneys’ Fees
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Colorado Legislature Considering Construction Defect Litigation Reform
Amy K. Hansen – May 2, 2014 Senator Ulibarri’s Homeownership Opportunity Act (SB 14220) was finally introduced Wednesday evening. This much anticipated bill represents a moderate compromise with bipartisan support to address construction defect litigation in condominium projects. As has been widely reported in the media, there are very few condominiums being constructed in Colorado, an… Continue reading Colorado Legislature Considering Construction Defect Litigation Reform
Construction and Procurement Law News
Monica Wilson Most contractors know that they need a license prior to execution of a construction contract. But in many states, the time to obtain a license begins long before execution. In Florida, for example, not only must a contractor be licensed to submit a bid, a contractor must also be licensed in order to… Continue reading Construction and Procurement Law News
Condominium Construction Defects Legislation Introduced
California CSLB Legislative Meeting – Apr. 16, 2014
Amy L. Pierce – April 4, 2014 The California Contractor State License Board (CSLB) recently issued notice of its upcoming Legislative Committee Meeting. The agenda for the meeting indicates that a legislative update will include review of pending Assembly Bills 1702, 2165 and 2396, and Senate Bill 1467. The meeting will be held at the CSLB’s headquarters… Continue reading California CSLB Legislative Meeting – Apr. 16, 2014