Tred R. Eyerly | Insurance Law Hawaii The insured’s claim for collapse of a building was denied after failing to file suit within the two-year limitation set forth in the policy. 94 Broad Street, LLC v. The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 2025 Conn. Super. LEXIS 112 (Conn. Super. Ct. Jan. 24, 2025). … Continue reading Collapse Claim Denied After Insured’s Failure to Meet Suit Limitation Deadline
Using Injunctive Relief To Stave Off The Mootness Doctrine
Anthony S. Guardino | Farrell Fritz Typically, a court will invoke the mootness doctrine when circumstances change in a way that prevents the court from rendering a decision that effectively resolves an actual controversy. In the world of zoning and land use litigation, courts will put significant weight on how far construction has progressed towards completion… Continue reading Using Injunctive Relief To Stave Off The Mootness Doctrine
The Role of the Structural Engineer in Parking Garage Assessments
Dr. Luaay Hussein | J.S. Held Overview of Parking Garage Infrastructure and the Role of Structural Engineers Reinforced concrete parking garages are a critical component of urban infrastructure, addressing the growing need for efficient parking solutions due to urbanization and increased vehicular demand. Parking garages play a vital role in ensuring the mobility and accessibility… Continue reading The Role of the Structural Engineer in Parking Garage Assessments
Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Dispute Boards
Denis Serkin | Peckar & Abramson Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is nothing new. Back in 1950, Alan Turing posed the question: “‘Can machines think?” (1) Fast forward to 2024 and AI is everywhere. It is not the future; it is the here and now. The use of AI, now widely seen in… Continue reading Best Practice Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence by Dispute Boards
Florida Recognizes Two Types of Subrogation: (1) Conventional Subrogation; and (2) Equitable Subrogation
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates A note on subrogation. There are two types of subrogation recognized in Florida: (1) conventional subrogation; and (2) equitable subrogation. “‘Conventional subrogation arises or flows from a contract between the parties establishing an agreement that the party paying the debt will have the rights and remedies of the original creditor.’” Certain Underwriters at… Continue reading Florida Recognizes Two Types of Subrogation: (1) Conventional Subrogation; and (2) Equitable Subrogation