Christopher (Kit) S. Houston | Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP | January 30, 2019 There was a time and place where a violation of the local building code could result in the execution of the contractor. The time was the 18th century B.C., and the place was Babylon. Hammurabi created the world’s first known building… Continue reading Avoiding the Death Penalty in Performance-Based Design: The Evolution of Performance-Based Codes
Month: February 2019
Construction in the USA
Craig Ledet, Martha Buttry Daniels, Scott A. Greer, Mike Stenglein | King & Spalding LLP | January 8, 2019 Construction Sector overview Trends, developments and prospects What is the general state of the construction sector in your jurisdiction, including current trends, notable recent transactions/developments and future prospects? The United States continues to be one of… Continue reading Construction in the USA
Partial Flood Proofs of Loss Requesting Only Items In Dispute Are Losers In Flood Claims
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 4, 2019 Flood insurance claims governed by the National Flood Insurance Program are different. The requirements to get paid are strict and must be complied with. Many inexperienced attorneys and public adjusters prepare these claims improperly and the result is that policyholders do not get… Continue reading Partial Flood Proofs of Loss Requesting Only Items In Dispute Are Losers In Flood Claims
Is a “Bonus Room” on Top of a Detached Garage Covered Under my Dwelling Coverage?
J. Ryan Fowler | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 3, 2019 I am often asked questions about how a detached apartment/game room/pool house/guest house is covered under a homeowner’s policy. The answer is dependent on the policy language, the case law in the jurisdiction of the claim, and the specifics of the structure.… Continue reading Is a “Bonus Room” on Top of a Detached Garage Covered Under my Dwelling Coverage?
Broken Pipe During Polar Vortex: Don’t Let Your Policy’s “Freezing Exclusion” Leave You Uncovered for Losses From Arctic Cold
Paul LaSalle | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | February 2, 2019 Most property insurance policies exclude coverage for damages caused by the freezing of household systems or appliances unless the insured used reasonable care to maintain heat in the building or shut off the water supply and drained all systems and appliances of water.… Continue reading Broken Pipe During Polar Vortex: Don’t Let Your Policy’s “Freezing Exclusion” Leave You Uncovered for Losses From Arctic Cold