Chip Merlin | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | September 8, 2018 Actual cash value polices should rarely be sold on a typical home. Insurance agents who sell these policies knowing that a mortgage exists are negligent because various federal laws and regulations generally require that negotiable mortgages are to be protected by replacement cost… Continue reading Beware of Actual Cash Value Endorsements
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With VA Mechanic’s Liens Sometimes “Substantial Compliance” is Enough (But Don’t Count on it)
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | September 3, 2018 Virginia mechanic’s liens are a powerful and tricky beast that in most cases require absolute precision in their preparation. However, an interesting opinion recently came out of the Virginia Supreme Court that may provide a bit of a “safe harbor” from the total form over function nature of a… Continue reading With VA Mechanic’s Liens Sometimes “Substantial Compliance” is Enough (But Don’t Count on it)
California: What Happens In Mediation Stays (Confidential) In Mediation
Joel P. Kelly and Jessica C. Gregg | California Workplace Law Blog | September 13, 2018 An amendment to Section 1122 of the California Evidence Code on mediation confidentiality requires attorneys representing clients in connection with mediation to provide written disclosures to their clients about mediation confidentiality beginning January 1, 2019. California law and public policy… Continue reading California: What Happens In Mediation Stays (Confidential) In Mediation
Is My Bid Binding?
Brian Gaudet | International Law Offices | August 13, 2018 For those in the construction industry, you are probably familiar with the concept of negotiating contract terms, either in writing or just a discussion, and when the two parties agree to terms, either in writing or with a handshake, then a deal is a deal.… Continue reading Is My Bid Binding?
Mold/Remediation: Michigan Appellate Court Addresses Duty Owed Homeowner by Insurance Company and Cleanup Contractor
Walter G. Wright and Claire Maddox | Mitchell Williams | September 12, 2018 The Court of Appeals of Michigan (“Court”) in an August 21st opinion addressed an issue regarding the duty and liability of Farmers Insurance Exchange (“Farmers”) and U.S. Disaster Services LLC (“U.S. Disaster”) owed to an insured homeowner in addressing flood damage. See Abraham… Continue reading Mold/Remediation: Michigan Appellate Court Addresses Duty Owed Homeowner by Insurance Company and Cleanup Contractor