Jim Sams | Claims Journal Five lawsuits have been filed against the Champlain Towers South Condominium Association in Surfside, Florida as of Thursday afternoon as plaintiffs move to preserve evidence at the site of the partially collapsed high-rise to stake a claim to a share of the reported $48 million in insurance coverage available. Miami-Dade… Continue reading Judge Says $48M in Coverage for Collapsed Condo Tower Won’t Be Enough
Month: July 2021
What’s the Verdict?
How Are Virtual Trials Working, and Are They Here to Stay? Mark P. Scheer and Joe L. Hogan | CLM “You’re on mute, your honor.” If Black’s Law Dictionary held a “Phrase of the Year” contest for the last 12 months, that would be our nomination. Like most attorneys with active trial practices, when COVID-19… Continue reading What’s the Verdict?
Securing and Protecting Home-Field Advantage in Construction Litigation
Christopher Sexton and Lisa Wampler | Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman In construction litigation, home-field advantage is a concept that arises quite frequently. Certainly, in the sports world where we are used to hearing this term, home-field advantage is a controversial phenomenon. But, in the legal realm, the concept is a bit more intuitive:… Continue reading Securing and Protecting Home-Field Advantage in Construction Litigation
Back to (Construction) Work after COVID
Meredith Freeman | Shutts & Bowen As the nation begins the slow road to recovery following COVID-19 and initiates a return to the workplace, the construction industry – which has proven to be one of the most resilient industries throughout the pandemic – will continue to build momentum and evolve from the lessons learned over… Continue reading Back to (Construction) Work after COVID
Maintenance Best Practices and Investigations
John Davidson | Nexsen Pruet The recent collapse of the Champlain Towers building is an unimaginable tragedy and likely the quintessential worst nightmare for all involved in the construction industry. Over time, there likely will be questions about the design, construction, and maintenance of the building. This article is not intended to address anything related… Continue reading Maintenance Best Practices and Investigations