Mike Gaddis, Ph.D., Taj Clayton and Steven H. Stodghill | Fish & Richardson PC | November 30, 2016 There is a widespread belief that arbitration is unequivocally a better, faster, and cheaper alternative to litigation. According to some advocates, the advantages of arbitration include (1) saving money by streamlining procedure and limiting discovery; (2) reaching… Continue reading Arbitration Risks: Why Arbitration is Not Necessarily Better, Faster, or Cheaper Than Litigation
Month: December 2016
What Constitutes Enforcement of a Building Ordinance or Law?
Edward Eshoo | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | December 6, 2016 “Ordinance or law” property insurance coverage is typically triggered when, following a covered loss to a covered building, an insured incurs certain costs due to the enforcement of an ordinance or law 1 requiring or regulating the demolition, construction, or repair of buildings.2 What… Continue reading What Constitutes Enforcement of a Building Ordinance or Law?
Examinations Under Oath – What You Need to Know
Kevin Pollack | Property Insurance Coverage Law | November 27, 2016 Most property and business policies contain a provision requiring the insured to submit to an examination under oath (known as an “EUO”) by the insurance company in connection with an insurance claim. It is similar to a deposition, with the policyholder providing sworn testimony… Continue reading Examinations Under Oath – What You Need to Know
How Late is Too Late to Amend Insurance Appraisals?
Summer L. Frederick | Zelle LLP | November 22, 2016 Appraisal clauses have appeared in most first-party property policies for well over 100 years. However, it is only in the last 15 years or so that appraisal has received such enormous attention in Texas. Before 2002, appraisal was almost a nonissue. To illustrate the lack… Continue reading How Late is Too Late to Amend Insurance Appraisals?
Trends in Construction
Jane Rothbaler | Gordon & Rees LLP | November 23, 2016 1. Pre-Fabricated Construction One type of construction that is growing in popularity is “off-site” – modular or prefabricated construction. This area is growing due to the many benefits, including reduced waste, reduced construction time and the costs savings related to both. These benefits result… Continue reading Trends in Construction