Richard H. Monk, III | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP | October 23, 2017 Could you be providing “professional services” that might lead to liability excluded by your commercial general liability policy? The answer may be different than you think. A recent unpublished Eleventh Circuit opinion provides a reminder that it is important to review… Continue reading The Professional Services Exclusion: You May Not Have the Coverage You Think
Month: November 2017
What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Withdrawal Liability
Jonathan Landesman | Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman PC | October 5, 2017 If you are a union contractor, you are probably making contributions into one or more union pension funds every month. These pension funds, known as multi-employer pension plans (MEPs), rely on a number of employers paying their share toward a common… Continue reading What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Withdrawal Liability
Understanding the Details: Suing Architects and Engineers Can Get Technical
Steven M. Cvitanovic | Haight Brown & Bonesteel | October 27, 2017 Before suing an architect or engineer for professional negligence, a plaintiff must obtain a “certificate of merit” (“Certificate”) under Code of Civil Procedure section 411.35. Boiled down to the basics, the Certificate declares that the attorney consulted with and received an opinion from… Continue reading Understanding the Details: Suing Architects and Engineers Can Get Technical
New Jersey Court: Continuous Trigger Ends When Nature of Damage Is Known
Melissa Brill and Laura B. Dowgin | Cozen O’Connor | October 20, 2017 Last week, the New Jersey Appellate Division issued a decision that may have a significant impact on insurance coverage for progressive property damage claims in the state. In Air Master & Cooling, Inc. v. Selective Ins. Co. of Am., No. A-5415-15T3, 2017 WL 4507547 (N.J.… Continue reading New Jersey Court: Continuous Trigger Ends When Nature of Damage Is Known
Is The Frye Standard Making A Comeback In Florida?
Matthew I. Rochman | Proskauer Rose LLP | October 26, 2017 On July 11, 2017, the Florida Supreme Court accepted jurisdiction of a case in which it is expected to finally decide, conclusively, whether Florida courts are to apply the Frye or Daubert standard to determine admissibility of expert or scientific evidence. The Frye standard, which was adopted in Florida in… Continue reading Is The Frye Standard Making A Comeback In Florida?