Kimberly A. Blake | Gordon & Rees LLP | December 3, 2015 On July 1, 2012, SB 189, SB 190, AB 456, and SB 424 became effective, revamping California’s Design Professionals Liens and Mechanics Liens statutes. Although it has been a few years since the statutes became effective, this article provides a general overview of… Continue reading Lien on me – Mechanics Liens and Design Professionals Liens
Month: December 2015
Reflections on Low-E Glass vs. Vinyl Siding
Zachary Renegar | Cozen O’Connor | December 3, 2015 From luxury vehicles melting on the streets of London to sunbathers being attacked by a “death ray” at a Las Vegas pool, splashy news reports highlight unanticipated hazards associated with the use of low-e glass in new construction. As more residential building codes mandate the use… Continue reading Reflections on Low-E Glass vs. Vinyl Siding
Avoiding Gamesmanship in Appointing Appraisal Umpires
G. Brian Odom | Zelle Hofmann | November 24, 2015 Appraisal has long been utilized as a tool for resolution of disputes over the amount of loss at issue in property insurance claims. Unfortunately, the appraisal process has devolved in recent years. What was once considered an efficient means of resolving insurance claims is now… Continue reading Avoiding Gamesmanship in Appointing Appraisal Umpires
What are your Options when you Think that your Arbitrator has gone out of Control?
Mack Sperling | Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard LLP | November 23, 2015 You don’t have many options when you think that the arbitrator who you agreed to hear your case has delivered a plainly wrong arbitration award. In fact, you probably have none at all. The Defendants in the NC Business Court’s recent… Continue reading What are your Options when you Think that your Arbitrator has gone out of Control?
Do you Need Expert Testimony Regarding Interpretation of the Florida Building Code
Brent Zimmerman | Jimerson & Cobb, P.A. | November 23, 2015 Is trial looming close and are you thinking to yourself who is going to make the best expert for interpretation of the Florida Building Code on that construction defect case? Guess what? You don’t need an expert. In fact, it would be improper for… Continue reading Do you Need Expert Testimony Regarding Interpretation of the Florida Building Code