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The Legal Intelligencer

How to Cope With Construction Industry Labor Shortages

The United States is on the precipice of a massive skilled labor shortage, according to the 2017 Commercial Construction Index. Compiled by USG Corporation and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the survey revealed “steady optimism from contractors about revenue forecasts and their backlog of work, yet concerns about the availability, training and cost” of hiring skilled workers in 2018.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Despite Developments in Pa. Products Liability Law, Still No Duty to Recall

The last several years have brought significant developments to Pennsylvania products liability law, ranging from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decisions in Tincher v. Omega Flex and Lance v. Wyeth to rulings on the scope of evidence in the trial of a products liability case, to the application of the Pennsylvania Fair Share Act to a strict product liability claim.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Awake Ye Lenders to the Problems and Pitfalls of Collateral Insurance Coverage

The ravages of the recent hurricane season served as a wake-up call to many lenders and their professionals about problems and pitfalls when collateral is not appropriately and necessarily insured as well as when the lenders do not have the necessary rights concerning insurance recoveries.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

High-End Aventura Condos Open as Lawsuit With Neighbors Lives On

The first residents in the ultra-luxury Prive at Island Estates condominium in Aventura are moving in as legal battles between the developer and neighbors persist.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

High Court Affirms Victory for Contractor Sued by Injured Worker

Dominick Lucenti sued his former company claiming he was injured on the job due to their negligence and recklessness. The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in favor of the construction company earlier this month.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

On a Busy Day at SCOTUS, Justices Take Up Key Environmental Case

The justices will consider when the federal government can regulate private land under the Endangered Species Act in a case that's drawn strong interest from business advocates, conservative interest groups and states.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Jury Awards Profits From House Renovation

A jury awards profits to two people who helped renovate a house that took six years to sell.
2 minute read

Delaware Business Court Insider

Justices Uphold Denial of Fast-Track Appeal in Bid to Amend Order Limiting Use of Discovery

The Delaware Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear an expedited appeal of a Delaware Court of Chancery ruling that denied a defendant's attempt to modify a protective order so it could pursue fraud claims outside of the state.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Your Liability Insurer May Be Obligated to Provide a Defense in the Chapter 558 Process

In December, the Florida Supreme Court held that a Chapter 558 notice of construction defect constitutes a “suit” under a commercial general liability (CGL) insurance policy so as to potentially trigger the insurer's duty to defend the contractor in the proceedings. The case is captioned Altman Contractors v. Crum and Forster Specialty Insurance, No. SC16-1420 (Fla. Dec. 14, 2017).
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Coral Gables Law Firm Obtains $27M for Casa Grove Apartments

SMGQ Law helped arranged the construction loan for apartments with easy access to Metrorail and the planned Underline linear park and bicycle path.
1 minute read

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