Maria Laguarda-Mallo | Construction Executive | May 2, 2019 New virtual design and construction (VDC) technologies are quickly shifting how the AEC industry is designing, documenting and building. From the use of new software, apps and laser scanners, to the deployment of drones and robots, many early adopters are benefitting from fully integrating these solutions… Continue reading Building in the Age of Technology: Improving Profitability and Jobsite Safety
Month: June 2019
Property Insurer Wrongly Denies You Coverage? Victor Jacobellis and Chip Merlin Discuss How Exceptions to Exclusions Win Coverage
Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 14, 2019 Victor Jacobellis left his job in San Francisco representing insurance companies to join Merlin Law Group and help policyholders obtain insurance coverage benefits. He asked me to speak with him about exceptions to exclusions of coverage which are often overlooked and lead to wrongful denials… Continue reading Property Insurer Wrongly Denies You Coverage? Victor Jacobellis and Chip Merlin Discuss How Exceptions to Exclusions Win Coverage
Property Owner’s Defense Goes Up in Smoke in Careless Smoking Case
Michael Ciamaichelo | White and Williams LLP | June 11, 2019 Property owners owe a duty of reasonable care to avoid causing harm to neighboring properties. When a property owner knows or should know about a condition that poses a risk of danger to neighboring properties, the property owner must exercise reasonable care to make… Continue reading Property Owner’s Defense Goes Up in Smoke in Careless Smoking Case
Insurance Company Act in Bad Faith? Can It Be Punished? What Policyholders Need To Know About California Bad Faith Law
Daniel Veroff | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 10, 2019 Insurance policyholders who are considering suing their insurance companies for bad faith need to consider many pros and cons, including the potential for financial compensation. California juries can allocate the money they award policyholders to several categories, such as unpaid policy benefits, attorney… Continue reading Insurance Company Act in Bad Faith? Can It Be Punished? What Policyholders Need To Know About California Bad Faith Law
New Sustainability Ordinances for Construction Enacted in Florida and Colorado Cities
Joshua Atlas | Construction Industry Counselor | June 6, 2019 The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is one of the latest municipalities to incorporate the concepts of sustainable construction, sometimes referred to as “green building”, into the requirements of their municipal code. On April 26, 2019, the City adopted Ordinance No. 359-H; which requires City-owned… Continue reading New Sustainability Ordinances for Construction Enacted in Florida and Colorado Cities