Thomas E. Spahn | McGuireWoods Litigants relying on testifying experts can look to federal or state court rules in determining what they must disclose or may withhold. In contrast, courts take widely varying views of those issues in addressing litigants’ non-testifying experts. In Kaleta v. City of Holmes Beach, Case No. 8:22-cv-2472-CEH-JSS, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS… Continue reading Must Litigants Identify Their Non-Testifying Experts?
Month: October 2023
Key Amendments to Florida’s Construction Lien Law: An Overview
Corey Etcheverry | Saul Ewing Florida’s lien law is once again under construction with significant changes which went into effect on October 1, 2023. The amendments impact various aspects of lien rights, notice requirements, bond amounts, and attorney fee recovery. Key Provisions and Implications These amendments make critical changes to Florida’s lien laws and will… Continue reading Key Amendments to Florida’s Construction Lien Law: An Overview
Nevada “Outlaws” Cost-Reducing Liability Insurance Policies, with Guidelines to Insurers
Philip J. Tacason | Lewis Brisbois On June 3, 2023, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 398, which prohibits insurers from renewing or issuing insurance policies that include provisions that reduces the limit of liability by the costs of defense. AB 398 states: Section 1. Chapter 679A of NRS is hereby… Continue reading Nevada “Outlaws” Cost-Reducing Liability Insurance Policies, with Guidelines to Insurers
“Greening” Your Contracts
Jeffrey A. Yeager and Sonja C. Rice | Hahn Loeser & Parks Allocating the Risks and Benefits of Green Construction Sustainable (or “green”) construction practices and the trend toward green buildings are here to stay, driven not only by federal, state, and local legislation, tax credits, and incentives, but also by consumer, corporate, and shareholder… Continue reading “Greening” Your Contracts
Michigan Court of Appeals Decision Raises Questions on Electronic Signatures in Insurance Policies
Leah Yair and David Yates | Segal McCambridge The Michigan Court of Appeals recently decided a case that impacts many pending claims and will impact how the underwriting department is handling policy renewals. The case of Bronson Health Care v Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company was decided on September 28, 2023. The Decision directly relates to… Continue reading Michigan Court of Appeals Decision Raises Questions on Electronic Signatures in Insurance Policies