Seth Reagan – July 25, 2012 In lawsuits involving multiple defendants, it is not unusual for the plaintiff to settle with one or more of the defendants as the lawsuit progresses. If, after a hearing, the court determines that such a settlement was made in good faith, a settling defendant is exempt from any claims… Continue reading To Appeal, or not to Appeal: Good Faith Settlement Determinations
Month: August 2012
California Court Holds No Coverage Under GL Policy for Professional Advice
Brian Margolies – July 20, 2012 In its recent decision in Aquarius Well Drilling, Inc. v. Am. States Ins. Co., 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9854 (E.D Cal. July 16, 2012), the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California had occasion to consider whether a claim for damages arising out of the insured’s… Continue reading California Court Holds No Coverage Under GL Policy for Professional Advice
Cost of Construction Disputes Going Down
Julie D. Goldstein – July 24, 2012 A recent study and report by ARCADIS found that construction disputes in the U.S. lasted an average of 14.4 months in 2011, compared to 11.4 months in 2010. In contrast, the global average was only 10.6 months, and specifically disputes in the U.K. were resolved at only 8.7 months. … Continue reading Cost of Construction Disputes Going Down
Judge Gives OK to Raze Flawed Vegas Hotel Tower
Ken Ritter – July 19, 2012 A Nevada state judge gave the go-ahead Thursday for casino giant MGM Resorts International to implode a flawed hotel tower that was partially built but never opened as the centerpiece of the glittering $8.5 billion CityCenter project on the Las Vegas Strip. Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez’s… Continue reading Judge Gives OK to Raze Flawed Vegas Hotel Tower
Legal Issues Associated With Building “Green”
Charles H. Seaman and James M. Doerfler – July 16, 2012 State and local governments have enacted a variety of incentives to encourage energy efficient “green” design and construction practices. Projects owned or leased by government authorities are often subject to mandatory green requirements. Private development is often encouraged to go “green” through contractual or… Continue reading Legal Issues Associated With Building “Green”