Christopher Hill | Construction Law Virginia | March 13, 2017 This past week, I spent some time meeting with clients and generally discussing the day to day operations of construction companies. One common theme of these discussions (and of this construction blog) was the need to deal with problems at a job site early. I… Continue reading Communicate with the Field to Nip Issues in the Bud
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“Measurable Increase in Risk” Is Not Specific Enough Reason for Policy Cancellation
Christina Phillips | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 12, 2017 In August, I wrote a blog post about an insurer who had violated section 143.17a(a) of the Illinois Insurance Code by failing to provide adequate notice of their intention to non-renew a policy. As a result of its failure to timely provide notice… Continue reading “Measurable Increase in Risk” Is Not Specific Enough Reason for Policy Cancellation
Oregon Supreme Court Rules Insurer May Owe Attorney Fees Even After Settlement
Terri A. Sutton | Cozen O’Connor | March 1, 2017 The Oregon Supreme Court, in Long v. Farmers Insurance Company of Oregon, ruled that “when an insured files an action against an insurer to recover sums owing on an insurance policy and the insurer subsequently pays the insured more than the amount of any tender… Continue reading Oregon Supreme Court Rules Insurer May Owe Attorney Fees Even After Settlement
Dispelling the Myths of Lean Construction and IPD
Justin L. Weisberg | K&L Gates Over the last year we have witnessed a successful Congress in Chicago by the Lean Construction Institute, a growing number of projects adopting Lean Construction Processes (“LCP”), in Illinois, and the recognition of the completion of at least one significant project in Illinois, which utilized Integrated Project Delivery (“IPD”).… Continue reading Dispelling the Myths of Lean Construction and IPD
Legendary Litigators Share their Advice on Crafting Your Best Opening Statement
Allison Leotta | ABA Journal | February 1, 2017 After months of preparation, you finally have the chance to try your case. The jurors follow you expectantly as you stand, take a deep breath and say—what? What do you say? How should you say it? The answers to these questions are crucial to your entire… Continue reading Legendary Litigators Share their Advice on Crafting Your Best Opening Statement