Maggie Tamburro – March 12, 2012 For the second consecutive year, the Florida legislature is considering a bill that would change the standards for admission of expert witness testimony in Florida state courts. Slowly inching its way through the legislature, the bill suffered setbacks on March 8 when Senate amendments altered the language – and… Continue reading Daubert, Frye … or Both? Tracking Florida’s Buy-In
Month: March 2012
Construction Defect Center Now Urges All US Homeowners Whose Home May Have Defective LP or ABT TrimBoard Building Products to Call Them & Get Identified for Compensation
The Construction Defect Center is saying, “We are convinced defective trim board, or defective fascia board used on new homes, or condominium projects after 2005 has already become a large national problem. The problem is most homeowners in subdivisions, or condominiums rarely talk to each other. We fear there could be literally tens of thousands… Continue reading Construction Defect Center Now Urges All US Homeowners Whose Home May Have Defective LP or ABT TrimBoard Building Products to Call Them & Get Identified for Compensation
LEED Construction = Increased Worker Safety Concerns
Stanley A. Martin – February 14, 2012 A troubling report has been injected into the “feel good” aura of LEED construction. Matthew Hallowell, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, has confirmed via research and study that LEED projects carry an increased risk of worker injury. The study was reported last week in ENR… Continue reading LEED Construction = Increased Worker Safety Concerns
Are your payments proper?
Becker & Poliakoff PA Edward C. Lohrer February 28 2012 The owner of any construction project runs the unfortunate risk that its general contractor will not live up to its end of the bargain. If the contractor has not been paying its sub-contractors or suppliers, the owner may wind up in a situation where it faces liability… Continue reading Are your payments proper?
Administrative Fees Should be Considered When Selecting a Dispute Resolution Provision
Patrick J. Kearney – March 2, 2012 Both lawyers and clients agonize over the tactical advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and litigation. Generally, the reason for the prolonged deliberation is the parties are attempting to make a reasoned and informed decision when selecting a dispute resolution provision for their contract. Some parties prefer arbitration, because… Continue reading Administrative Fees Should be Considered When Selecting a Dispute Resolution Provision