Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 14, 2017 Judges often make erroneous decisions based on the information presented and argued to them by the attorneys selected by the parties. I was thinking about this while writing my post, Experts Regarding Causation Can Be More Important Than Witnesses — or, Don’t Believe Your… Continue reading Cracks Caused by Construction Operations May Be Covered
Month: July 2017
Experts Regarding Causation Can Be More Important Than Witnesses — or, Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes When Your Insurance Company Hires an Expert
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 12, 2017 Insurance companies hire all kinds of experts to help them for all kinds of reasons. The problem is that some experts are not honest and never try to find the truth. The other problem is some policyholders or their under-financed attorneys do not… Continue reading Experts Regarding Causation Can Be More Important Than Witnesses — or, Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes When Your Insurance Company Hires an Expert
What Does Your Defense And Indemnity Construction Contract Mean In 2017?
Ryan W. Young | Lewis Brisbois | July 12, 2017 California’s longstanding restrictions on defense and indemnity construction contracts have undergone several changes over the years with significant differences based upon the contract execution date. More specifically, the California Legislature enacted Civil Code § 2782 in 1967, and has amended its provisions several times since… Continue reading What Does Your Defense And Indemnity Construction Contract Mean In 2017?
Construction Mediation (Often) Isn’t About Money
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | July 4, 2017 Did the title of this week’s Musings get your attention? I hope so. If it didn’t, maybe I should say it again. Mediation (often) isn’t about money. I know, you thought that the bottom line in litigation or other dispute resolution (particularly in the… Continue reading Construction Mediation (Often) Isn’t About Money
Court Upholds Policy Suit Limitations Provision and Holds Appraisal Award Unenforceable for Failure to File a Timely Lawsuit
Nicole Levine | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | July 16, 2017 This blog has often discussed the importance of carefully reading your insurance policy. It is imperative to know of your rights should your insurance claim become problematic. It is crucial to know the policy’s suit limitation clause as well as your state’s statute… Continue reading Court Upholds Policy Suit Limitations Provision and Holds Appraisal Award Unenforceable for Failure to File a Timely Lawsuit