Joel P. Kelly and Jessica C. Gregg | California Workplace Law Blog | September 13, 2018 An amendment to Section 1122 of the California Evidence Code on mediation confidentiality requires attorneys representing clients in connection with mediation to provide written disclosures to their clients about mediation confidentiality beginning January 1, 2019. California law and public policy… Continue reading California: What Happens In Mediation Stays (Confidential) In Mediation
Month: September 2018
Is My Bid Binding?
Brian Gaudet | International Law Offices | August 13, 2018 For those in the construction industry, you are probably familiar with the concept of negotiating contract terms, either in writing or just a discussion, and when the two parties agree to terms, either in writing or with a handshake, then a deal is a deal.… Continue reading Is My Bid Binding?
Mold/Remediation: Michigan Appellate Court Addresses Duty Owed Homeowner by Insurance Company and Cleanup Contractor
Walter G. Wright and Claire Maddox | Mitchell Williams | September 12, 2018 The Court of Appeals of Michigan (“Court”) in an August 21st opinion addressed an issue regarding the duty and liability of Farmers Insurance Exchange (“Farmers”) and U.S. Disaster Services LLC (“U.S. Disaster”) owed to an insured homeowner in addressing flood damage. See Abraham… Continue reading Mold/Remediation: Michigan Appellate Court Addresses Duty Owed Homeowner by Insurance Company and Cleanup Contractor
Wind, Flood or Storm Surge: Pick Your Peril Carefully
Geoffrey Greeves | It Pays to Be Covered | September 4, 2018 A catastrophic loss, such as a hurricane strike, can force any company out of business, even if it is insured. Although a business does not suffer any direct physical damage to its facilities, fickle natural disaster events can disrupt a company’s entire supply chain,… Continue reading Wind, Flood or Storm Surge: Pick Your Peril Carefully
Slow As A Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable To Contractor’s Claim Against Architect
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law | September 5, 2018 On Saturday, I took the kids to the zoo for a day-long adventure. Faith’s favorite attraction was the turtle compound that was filled with about 20 slowpokes walking a circle. Like watching paint dry, we sat on the sidelines as these mini-dinosaurs trekked the… Continue reading Slow As A Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable To Contractor’s Claim Against Architect