Matthew J. DeVries | Burr & Forman LLP | April 28, 2015 In the legal world, words have meaning. Not to say that words have any less meaning in the non-legal world, but sometimes you can get tricked up in your correspondence, notice letters, claims or otherwise when you use the wrong work. Take, for example,… Continue reading Change Directive v. Change Order v. Construction Change
Month: May 2015
Construction Defect Reform Bill Defeated
Scott Shea | Sherman Howard | April 28, 2015 Senate Bill 15-177, a bill introduced to reform Colorado’s construction defect litigation process, was defeated in a House of Representatives Committee on April 28, 2015 without being presented for a full vote in the House. The State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee voted 6-5 on party… Continue reading Construction Defect Reform Bill Defeated
When your Patio can turn your First Floor into a Basement
Robert T. Trautman | Merlin Law Group, PA | April 14, 2015 Frequent readers of our blog know there are many quirks and pitfalls in the National Flood Insurance Program of which policyholders must be aware. Here in the Garden State, many have seen their flood claims drastically reduced because of the basement exclusion. The… Continue reading When your Patio can turn your First Floor into a Basement
Examination Under Oath is Not a Deposition
Jason Cieri | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | April 23, 2015 There have been many posts on this blog regarding Examination Under Oath (EUO). Previous posts have dealt with who may sit for an EUO, how to handle an EUO, and what happens after an EUO. I would implore you to read through those… Continue reading Examination Under Oath is Not a Deposition
Expert Witnesses Should Never Take Their File To The Witness Stand
Wendy Rothstein | Fox Rothschild LLP | April 22, 2015 Today the Pa Superior Court affirmed a decision and verdict of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas. Not a big deal. However in the decision there is mention of the fact that an expert witness brought his file to the witness stand and opposing… Continue reading Expert Witnesses Should Never Take Their File To The Witness Stand