Jose A. Aquino – February 18, 2014 New York Lien Law § 38 states that the holder of a mechanic’s lien “shall, on demand in writing, deliver to the owner or contractor making such demand a statement in writing which shall set forth the items of labor and/or material and the value thereof which make… Continue reading Itemization of Mechanic’s Lien not Necessary Where Construction Contract Apprised Owner of Lienor’s Claim
Month: February 2014
“Texas Supreme Court Issues Ewing Opinion”
Amy K. Wolfshohl – January 27, 2014 Impact on Contractor’s Insurance Coverage On Friday, January 17, 2014, the Texas Supreme Court issued the long awaited and much anticipated Ewing Construction v. Amerisure Insurance opinion. You may have heard that the ruling was a big victory for contractors, but you are probably wondering what that means for contractor’s insurance coverage… Continue reading “Texas Supreme Court Issues Ewing Opinion”
NAHB Urges OSHA to Rescind Proposed Silica Rule
Philip R. Stein – February 14, 2014 We recently posted an article about whether silica exposure claims might emerge as the next toxic tort. A particular focus of that article was the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) clearly increasing interest in the possibility of silica exposure, and its growing focus on related workplace safety… Continue reading NAHB Urges OSHA to Rescind Proposed Silica Rule
New York’s Highest Court Holds That A Two-Year Limitation Period Is Unenforceable In Certain Circumstances
Shaun Marker – February 17, 2014 New York’s highest court recently held that a policy limitation period, requiring a lawsuit to be brought within two years from the date of loss, is unreasonable and unenforceable…at least under certain circumstances.1 The case involved a loss to an office building severely damaged by fire. The policyholder had… Continue reading New York’s Highest Court Holds That A Two-Year Limitation Period Is Unenforceable In Certain Circumstances
Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares No Vacancy for Insured in Asbestos Coverage Dispute
Martin Eide – Sedgwick LLP – February 6, 2014