Ryan J. Klein – April 4, 2013 A mechanic’s lien is a very powerful tool for prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers to seek compensation for work provided on construction projects. This tool, however, becomes excessive, invalid, and could lead to owners recovering costs and attorneys’ fees if filed in excess of the contract price… Continue reading Court Invalidates Mechanic’s Lien for Seeking Excessive Amount
Colorado Law on Construction Defects, Part I: Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose
J. David Arkell and Benjamin M. Petre – March 29, 2013 Colorado’s Construction Defect Action Reform Act (CDARA) includes two key statutes that help avoid stale claims and bring certainty to the construction industry and related industries (e.g., the insurance industry): The statute of limitations operates to bar claims when a period of time has… Continue reading Colorado Law on Construction Defects, Part I: Statute of Limitations and Statute of Repose
Expert Shares Tips on Successfully Mediating Claims
Denise Johnson – April 3, 2013 James Curry, a presenter at this year’s Combined Claims Conference in Long Beach, Calif., practiced in-house insurance defense work for 35 years and recently started his own mediation practice based in the San Fernando Valley. In an interview with Claims Journal, Curry, a seasoned mediator, provided tips to assist… Continue reading Expert Shares Tips on Successfully Mediating Claims
The Differences Between Insurance Disputes And Bad Faith
Georgina Clatworthy – April 5, 2013 When you purchase an insurance policy of any type, you do so under the belief that the policy is there to protect you and your loved ones. You purchase specific policies, such as car insurance or life insurance with the intent that if something should happen your claims will… Continue reading The Differences Between Insurance Disputes And Bad Faith
Ordinance and Law Coverage in New Jersey
Robert Trautmann – April 10, 2013 When rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, many property owners are getting hit by a second wave of stress when they find their property cannot be repaired as it was before because building codes have changed. It can be very expensive to bring a building up to code… Continue reading Ordinance and Law Coverage in New Jersey