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The Legal Intelligencer

Post-Repair Diminution in Value Claims: 'Stigma Damages' in Future Cases

Owners' counsel may contend, for example, that a residential condominium building's repair history should be a relevant consideration when determining damages, as a result of a stigma associated with buildings where the property's reputation has been allegedly damaged, often where there have been water infiltration or mold issues.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Special Section: 2022 Construction Law

In The Legal's Construction Law supplement, read about lien claims on interstate pipelines, the rising cost of construction materials and lessons learned from the Florida condo collapse.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Five Barriers to Bringing 3D-Printed Construction to the Philadelphia Area

Proponents contend that this method lowers overall construction costs by reducing material and labor, is more energy efficient, leads to less material waste, and is completed within a fraction of the time compared to traditional construction. All of these factors can translate into an increase in the availability of affordable housing.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lien on Me: Removal of Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Actions to Federal Court

Contractors and owners with projects in Pennsylvania need to understand the existing authority allowing removal of a Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Action to federal court under certain circumstances and the advantages that may exist if or when a lien action is removable.
10 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Law Firm Sued for Malpractice Over Client's IRS Audit, Nearly $1.4M Tax

The Walravens sued the Shanks defendants for negligence, legal and professional malpractice, breach of fiduciary duties, and breach of contract.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lessons Learned From Deadly Condo Collapse: Reshaping Industry to Prevent Future Tragedy

While nothing can replace the lives lost in this historic tragedy, there are valuable lessons to be learned across the construction industry to prevent future structural failures and loss of life in sea-side and coastal buildings across the country.
8 minute read

Daily Business Review

Housing Sentiment Sinks to Lowest in More Than Decade

Sentiment hasn't been as bad since the post-global financial crisis era, when home values plunged as borrowers struggled to make payments, leaving millions facing foreclosure.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Construction Materials: Where Are You and Why Do You Cost So Much?

This article addresses various contractual options available to parties to address the risks of material availability and price escalation.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Slings and Arrows of Lien Claims on Interstate Pipelines

The complexities, challenges, and practical realities of filing a Mechanics Lien against a single improvement that traverses multiple Pennsylvania properties, as well as multiple properties of our sister states, is discussed.
9 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Koch's Houston Lawyer Violated Rule in Attempt to Avoid Texas Jurisdiction, Court Finds

"Triten Corporation is under siege from Koch Industries," and related defendants, said Lexie White in her brief for the plaintiffs before the First District.
4 minute read

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