Shaun Marker – August 5, 2013 Continuing the discussion last week on the importance of having an insurable interest in property to pursue a claim, I came across a New York case involving an “insurable interest” clause in an insurance policy with a different outcome from the New York case discussed last week in my post, One… Continue reading The “Insurable Interest” Clause Of An Insurance Policy
Month: August 2013
Construction Defect Center Now Urges Roofing Contractors Who Have A Homeowner Client Whose Roof Has The Atlas Chalet Shingle To Call Them About Possible Help
Construction Defect Center – August 6, 2013 The Construction Defect Center says, “We want to hear professional roofing contractors if they have a client whose roof has the Atlas Chalet shingle product. According to court documents, it has been alleged these roofing shingles can blister within the first year of installation, and show significant loss… Continue reading Construction Defect Center Now Urges Roofing Contractors Who Have A Homeowner Client Whose Roof Has The Atlas Chalet Shingle To Call Them About Possible Help
Word of the Day: Litigious . . . As in U.S. Not Most Litigious When it Comes to Construction Disputes
li·ti·gious adjective of or pertaining to litigation. excessively or readily inclined to litigate: a litigious person. inclined to dispute or disagree; argumentative Related forms li·ti·gious·ness noun The U.S., to many, is the poster child for litigiousness. Think woman sues fast food restaurant for serving hot coffee, think man sues beer company when beautiful women did… Continue reading Word of the Day: Litigious . . . As in U.S. Not Most Litigious When it Comes to Construction Disputes
BINGO Word of the Day – August 9th
The current game is now: Perimeter BINGO – make a square of all outside top, bottom and side rows. Today’s Useless Fact: Peanuts are one of the ingredients in dynamite. Here is today’s word: WRITTEN REPORTS Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – August 9th
Illinois Strengthens Laws to Prevent Independent Contractor Misclassification in the Construction Industry
Winston & Strawn LLP – August 1, 2013 On July 23, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law two bills designed to prevent independent contractor misclassification in the construction industry. The legislation, effective January 1, 2014, amends the Illinois Employee Classification Act and enhances reporting obligations and penalties for state construction contractors. First, H.B. 923… Continue reading Illinois Strengthens Laws to Prevent Independent Contractor Misclassification in the Construction Industry