Lynda A. Bennett and Eric Jesse | Lowenstein Sandler Today on “Don’t Take No for an Answer,” hosts Lynda A, Bennett and Eric Jesse discuss what they see as an increase in insurers acting in bad faith trying to avoid their coverage obligations, with more roadblocks, more requests for perfect information, and more entrenched positions than ever before, and… Continue reading When You’re Close To Settlement But Your Insurer Is Entrenched: How Policyholders Can Make It Over The Finish Line
Month: August 2024
Incorrect Information Provided on Insurance Application Defeats Claim for Coverage
Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s finding of no duty to defend or indemnify because of an answer on the insured’s application for insurance. Snell v. United Specialty Ins. Co., 2024 U.S. App. 12733 (11th Cir. May 28, 2024). Snell was hired by a family,… Continue reading Incorrect Information Provided on Insurance Application Defeats Claim for Coverage
Revisiting The Intricacies Of Lien Law § 38
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris In the realm of construction law, disputes over the enforcement and validity of mechanic’s liens are fairly common. The recent case of 176 Washington Park LLC v. Empire Core Group LLC, 2024 N.Y. Slip Op. 50906(U) (Sup. Ct., NY Co., June 21, 2024), serves as a classic illustration of the… Continue reading Revisiting The Intricacies Of Lien Law § 38
Construction Contracts: Bond and Mechanic’s Lien Primer for Energy Projects
Chris Kolosoc, Emily Anderson and Cesar Pereira | Sheppard Mullin Dive into the critical components of construction contracts with a focus on payment and performance bonds and mechanic’s liens. This session will guide you through key considerations in negotiating these topics, highlighting their implications for your projects and how to navigate them effectively. When one… Continue reading Construction Contracts: Bond and Mechanic’s Lien Primer for Energy Projects
Attorneys’ Fees and the American Arbitration Association Rule
Bill Wilson | Robinson+Cole A common question from clients, when a dispute arises on a construction project, is whether they can recover their attorney’s fees from the other side if they pursue a case and win. More often than not, such fees are not recoverable. As a general rule (commonly known as the “American Rule”),… Continue reading Attorneys’ Fees and the American Arbitration Association Rule