Esquire Deposition Solutions Recent amendments to the federal rules governing pretrial discovery encourage courts to be more aggressive in squelching wasteful discovery practices. Litigators should be mindful that judges are increasingly taking the rules drafters up on that invitation, sometimes denying otherwise lawful discovery that, in the judge’s view, could (and should) have been conducted… Continue reading Failure to Schedule Depositions Together Was Discovery Abuse
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The Key Role of Certificates of Merit in Defending Professional Liability Claims against Architects and Engineers
Alan Taylor and Wesley Welmaker | Segal McCambridge 12 States Currently Require a Certificate of Merit to File a Professional Liability Lawsuit against an Architect or an Engineer. Currently, the following 12 states require a Plaintiff to file a Certificate of Merit prior to or with a lawsuit alleging professional negligence against architects, engineers, and… Continue reading The Key Role of Certificates of Merit in Defending Professional Liability Claims against Architects and Engineers
Yet Another Reminder to ALWAYS Show Up for Court
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings If there’s one admonishment I’ve given a lot at this construction law blog, it is to be very careful with mechanic’s liens. This post is not about that. This post is about another major piece of advice that has been set out here at Construction Law Musings, namely, always show… Continue reading Yet Another Reminder to ALWAYS Show Up for Court
Key Legal Issues Facing U.S. Government Contractors in 2025
Aron C. Beezley and Patrick R. Quigley | BuildSmart As the regulatory environment continues to evolve in the new administration, U.S. government contractors are facing an increasingly complex array of legal challenges. Staying compliant and competitive requires close attention to several ongoing legal issues in addition to emerging ones: 1. Cybersecurity Compliance and CMMC Implementation… Continue reading Key Legal Issues Facing U.S. Government Contractors in 2025
Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims
Daniel Matusicky | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose your claim against their employer. Case Overview In Badra-Muniz v. Vinyl Carpet Serv. Inc., an… Continue reading Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims