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March 04, 2019 | FC&S Insurance

Here, the authors explore whether an insurer can cite an insured’s alleged misrepresentation made during the post-denial coverage litigation as a basis to invoke the fraud clause and bring a claim under the New Jersey Insurance Fraud Prevention Act.

By Brian M. Block and Michael F. Bevacqua Jr.

9 minute read

February 28, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Can an insurer cite an insured's alleged misrepresentation made during the post-denial coverage litigation, as a basis to invoke the fraud clause and bring an IFPA claim?

By Brian M. Block and Michael F. Bevacqua Jr.

9 minute read

November 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Josh Levy consider the scenario when your client is the owner of a construction project nearing completion when she is approached by her general contractor that he owes more money to his subcontractor than she will owe to him, and also a mechanic's lien has been filed by one of his subcontractors. What are your client's options if she doesn't want to increase the contract sum and continue working with the general contractor?

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

5 minute read

July 02, 2018 | Legaltech News

Blockchain testing in sandboxes is an excellent way to test concepts and refine them through an iterative process, which can help mold the blockchain for a number of different uses.

By Edward Block and Peter Vogel, Foley & Lardner

2 minute read

June 19, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth Block and Joshua Levy explore the differences between typical contract terms and those that rise to the level of conditions precedent, the latter requiring strict compliance to avoid forfeiture.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

1 minute read

April 13, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

On March 1, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed an issue of first impression: how courts should apply an express pre-emption provision to state law tort claims challenging the design and manufacture of a hybrid medical device, defined as a medical device comprised of differently classified components.

By Megan E. Grossman and Asher A. Block

6 minute read

March 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy write: Where a developer finds an uncooperative neighbor, recourse is available through Real Property Actions and Proceedings Law Section 881, pursuant to which the developer may obtain a license to enter the neighbor's property. Although 881 is silent as to the conditions for granting the license, a body of case law has developed providing guidance. This article discusses some of the more notable cases. Each case is fact specific and the foregoing discussion is intended only to provide guidance as to how a particular court would rule on a given issue.

By Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy

7 minute read

March 12, 2018 | Legaltech News

By emphasizing training, communicating effectively, and acknowledging the increased influence of the cloud, companies of all sizes in most industries are succeeding in greater numbers.

By Jessica Block, Ankura Consulting and Ari Kaplan, Ari Kaplan Advisors

11 minute read

December 01, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Our mobile phones and tablets serve as jukeboxes, video arcades, personal assistants and encyclopedias, and we can get an answer to almost any question by simply saying, “Hey Siri” (or “Hey Alexa” or “Hey Genie”).

By Eric Levy, Eddie Block and Peter Vogel

7 minute read

November 13, 2017 | Legaltech News

Adopting a few common-sense measures when deploying blockchain and smart contract technology can help avoid the unauthorized practice of law.

By John R. Storino, Justin C. Steffen, and Matthew T. Gordon, Jenner & Block

7 minute read