David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates CMR Construction and Roofing, LLC v. UCMS, LLC, 2022 WL 3012298 (11th Cir. 2022) is an interesting opinion where a contractor asserted a Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (known by its acronym “FDUTPA”) claim and tortious interference claims (with a contract and with an advantageous business relationship) against another contractor, i.e., a… Continue reading Unravel the Facts Before Asserting FDUTPA and Tortious Interference Claims
Month: September 2022
A General Introduction to Projects and Construction in USA
Henry Scott and Miguel Duran | Milbank An extract from The Projects and Construction Review, 12th Edition Introduction The project finance market in the United States benefits from a well-developed legal framework and sophisticated financial markets. The US legal system is generally viewed as clearly codified, stable and efficient, as well as one that is… Continue reading A General Introduction to Projects and Construction in USA
Practical Tips For Mediation Success
Rex Darrell Berry | Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo Often it is said that “the best result in mediation is the one that makes everyone equally unhappy.” Even so, experience proves that the party who usually comes out best in mediation is the one who is most prepared. This article provides some common sense,… Continue reading Practical Tips For Mediation Success
Beware of Design Pitfalls In Unfamiliar Territory
Brad Shefrin | ENR Mountain States $250,000. $1.5 million. $12 million. These are the litigation damage estimates that plaintiffs sought to recover against design professionals who failed to familiarize themselves with local site conditions. For firms designing projects for clients with a regional, national or even international footprint, associating with local professionals is an often… Continue reading Beware of Design Pitfalls In Unfamiliar Territory
Lead Paint Litigation Raises Coverage Questions for Policyholders
Robert Tugander | Rivkin Radler State and local governments have been pursuing “public nuisance” claims against companies responsible in some way for societal problems. We’ve seen cases against manufacturers and distributors of guns, lead paint and opioids. And this theory is being tested in climate change cases against energy companies. As new legal theories and… Continue reading Lead Paint Litigation Raises Coverage Questions for Policyholders