David McMillin | Construction Executive From recent developments in payment laws and complications with change orders to a reshuffling of risk in contract language, new challenges to DEI policies and more—partners at some of CE’s 2024 Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ pass judgement on the legal issues most relevant to builders and contractors of all… Continue reading The Legal Landscape
Month: June 2024
Think Before You Execute That Release – The Language In The Release Matters!
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates If you execute a release in exchange for payment or other consideration, remember the language in the release means something. THE RELEASE LANGUAGE MATTERS! And the meaning in the release may be way more than you intended so please make sure you truly digest and consider release language before executing.… Continue reading Think Before You Execute That Release – The Language In The Release Matters!
American Arbitration Association Amends Construction Industry Arbitration Rules
Adam Ennis | Steptoe & Johnson Many construction contracts call for disputes to be decided by arbitration under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In 2024, the AAA amended its rules governing AAA construction industry arbitrations. Space limitations prevent full recitation of those changes, but a short discussion of some of the more… Continue reading American Arbitration Association Amends Construction Industry Arbitration Rules
There is No Claims File Privilege in Florida, Despite What Insurers Want You to Think
Susana Arce and Stephanie A. Giagnorio | SDV Insights As Florida insurers continue their attempts to narrow protections for policyholders, it is imperative – now more than ever – that insureds be well-informed and know their rights. Most recently, in Florida, insurers are attempting to weaponize the death of Senate Bill 1726 and House Bill… Continue reading There is No Claims File Privilege in Florida, Despite What Insurers Want You to Think
Remote Depositions Advance Litigation When Court Reporters Are Scarce
Esquire Deposition Solutions Everyone in the legal community is aware of the current shortage of qualified court reporters. Court reporters are at a premium everywhere, but particularly in busy jurisdictions such as California, New York, Florida, and Texas. The cause is well-known. Qualified, experienced court reporters are retiring in numbers greater than the number of… Continue reading Remote Depositions Advance Litigation When Court Reporters Are Scarce