Emerging Trends in Shortened Statutes of Limitations and Statues of Repose

Ivette Kincaid and Thomas McCarrick | Construction Litigation Introduction A growing trend in construction defect legislation around the country has seen the shortening of statutes of limitation and statutes of repose for a plaintiff to bring claims related to construction defects. Over the past ten years, several states, notably Florida and Texas, have shortened their… Continue reading Emerging Trends in Shortened Statutes of Limitations and Statues of Repose

Say What? Statutes of Repose/Limitation May Not Be Defenses in Arbitration?

David K. Taylor and Kyle M. Doiron | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | May 2, 2019 Most private construction contracts contain binding arbitration clauses and apply the “law of the state where the project is located.” While arbitration is less formal than court/litigation, legal defenses are often raised, including whether a claim is barred… Continue reading Say What? Statutes of Repose/Limitation May Not Be Defenses in Arbitration?

Time’s Up! Or Is It?

Dara Jebrock and Lindy Keown | CLM | Spring 2018 Proposed legislation in Florida would lengthen the statute of repose for counter, cross and third-party claims in construction defect. The time for bringing certain actions for latent construction defects in Florida may be relaxed, depending on the outcome of proposed legislation. Senate Bill 536 and… Continue reading Time’s Up! Or Is It?

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