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Construction Litigation Expected to Trend Up in 2024 Following Miami's Building Frenzy

"Construction is at the heart of our economy. As our construction industry grows, our economy grows," said Franchesco Soto, chair of Miami-based boutique firm Haber law's construction law group.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Conduct Commission Says Ex-Town Judge Bid Work to Himself

Timothy Mercer, a former justice of Athens Town Court in Greene County,was voted out of office in November.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Good Neighbor Agreements: Navigating Post-Surfside Construction Safety in S. Fla'.s New Golden Age

How can an association or developer protect its rights against difficult, meddlesome or all-out dangerous neighbors? The answer is simple, "good neighbor agreements." A good neighbor agreement is a contractual agreement between neighbors, which can be used to outline protocols, policies, and mutual rules of respect and safety between the parties.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Chelsea Condo Board Sues Over Alleged Building Defects

Plaintiffs are represented by Eddy Salcedo and Gershon Akerman of Seyfarth Shaw, and allege at least $3.5 million in damages.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Jury Awards $2M Damages, Attorney Fees, Enforcing Oral Partnership Agreement

A partner who was denied his one-third interest in an industrial construction company was awarded about $2 million in damages and attorney fees in a jury trial in a rural Texas county.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Weighs Public Contract Bid Rules in Issue of First Impression

"The Joint Venture, however, argues that its noncompliance was a mere technicality, and we should not apply the PWCRA as written," Judge Avis Bishop-Thompson wrote for the court. "We reject this argument because if the statute is to be changed, that is the province of the Legislature. Any other outcome creates uncertainty."
6 minute read

Law.com

Maryland Court Blocks Non-Dependent's Wrongful Death Suit Against Late Father's Employer

"Although neither this Court nor the Supreme Court of Maryland has considered the exact issue presented here, i.e., whether the Workers' Compensation Act's exclusivity provision applies to a non-dependent, our Courts have considered whether a wrongful death plaintiff is permitted to bring a wrongful death claim when a covered employee is killed in the course of his or her employment," said Senior Judge Alexander Wright Jr., who was specially assigned to the case.
5 minute read

Law.com

Verizon's Petition Seeking Repayment for $1M in Utility Relocation Fees Flops Before Virginia Supreme Court

"Here, Verizon's claim, at its essence, is a contract claim. A determination of which party ultimately is responsible to pay for the relocation of Verizon's facilities turns on the interpretation of various agreements entered into by the parties, including, but not limited to, VDOT's permit allowing Verizon to locate facilities within VDOT's rights-of-way, the comprehensive agreement between CBE and VDOT, and the agreement between CBE and Lane," Justice Wesley G. Russell Jr., wrote on behalf of the court.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

State Appeals Court Sides With Homeowner on Insurance Law

The Sixth District Court of Appeal said the disputed part of the law, which requires homeowners to give a 10-day notice before filing lawsuits against property insurers, did not apply retroactively to policies issued earlier.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Construction Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Look at Current Trends

We spoke with six Miles Mediation & Arbitration Construction Area Practice Group mediators and arbitrators for their perspectives and advice for construction law practitioners.
8 minute read

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