Nevada’s Common Law Meaning of the Term “Substantial Completion” in the Statute of Repose

William Doerler | The Subrogation Strategist Statutes of repose establish a legislature’s determination of when defendants should be free from liability. As set forth in Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 11.202, the statute of repose for construction improvements in Nevada is six years after “substantial completion.” In Somersett Owners Ass’n v. Somersett Dev. Co., 492 P.3d 534… Continue reading Nevada’s Common Law Meaning of the Term “Substantial Completion” in the Statute of Repose

May the Nevada Legislature Constitutionally Revise the Rules of Civil Procedure?

Michael Lowry, Esq. and Nathaniel Saxe | Nevada Lawyer On March 1, 2019, Nevada’s revised rules of civil procedure took effect after a lengthy editing process. Some of the changes were generally supported, while others were enacted over dissent. In at least one instance, the dissenters took their proposed changes to the subsequent Legislature and… Continue reading May the Nevada Legislature Constitutionally Revise the Rules of Civil Procedure?

Nevada Legislative Update: August 2019

Edward Garcia and Brittany Walker | Holland & Hart | August 30, 2019 CONSTRUCTION AB 421 amends the laws governing residential construction defects. Key changes include extending the statute of repose from six to ten years and no longer requiring an expert to be present at an inspection concerning an alleged construction defect. Proponents of… Continue reading Nevada Legislative Update: August 2019

Nevada Legislature Provides Flexibility for Complex Construction Projects

Justin Carley | Snell & Wilmer | July 9, 2019 As the 80th Session of the Nevada Legislature comes to an end, so too do the days of broad and sometimes confusing restraints against multiple general contractors working together on complex construction projects. Under NRS 624.215, the “contracting business” is divided into three categories —… Continue reading Nevada Legislature Provides Flexibility for Complex Construction Projects

It Took My Carrier Almost a Year to Make Their Coverage Determination, and Now I am Being Told That the One-Year Limitations Period Under the Policy Ends in a Few Days. Is That Right?

Kesha Hodge | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 15, 2018 Most insurance policies contain a contractual provision that sets forth the time frame in which the insured must commence suit should a dispute arise concerning the policy. In many instances, these limitation provisions provide that the insured must file suit no later than… Continue reading It Took My Carrier Almost a Year to Make Their Coverage Determination, and Now I am Being Told That the One-Year Limitations Period Under the Policy Ends in a Few Days. Is That Right?