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New Jersey Law Journal

What You Need to Know About the New Jersey Flood Risk Notification Law

"As a direct response to the increased flood risks, New Jersey enacted a Flood Risk Notification Law. The law imposes strict requirements for landlords and sellers of real estate in the state," writes Mercedes Diego of Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Why We Need Florida Statutes Chapter 558, And Why It's Effective

In a world of mandatory arbitration provisions, limitations on damages, and expensive, intentionally drawn-out litigation, Chapter 558 is an effective mechanism to place owners and builders on level footing.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Troutman Pepper Construction Team Jumps to Cozen O'Connor in LA

Marion Hack leads a team of six attorneys to Cozen, where she is reuniting with several former colleagues from Pepper Hamilton.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

AAA Amends Its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules

Construction industry professionals should consider these recent changes at the early stages of a project when deciding on dispute resolution provisions in their construction contracts.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Federal Judge Rules Valve Manufacturer Liable for Defective Products That Have Yet to Fail

"If you have evidence during the four years that the part is failing generally for the same reasons you allege, this would support a claim for implied warranty," Patrick Howard said.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Addressing AIA Contract Document Pitfalls

In their Construction Law column, Melissa Billig and Brandon Reiner discuss five pitfalls to avoid when using standardized industry form agreements with architects and contractors.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

From May to Must: A Primer on the Potential Impacts of Senate Bill 908 on Construction Lien Waivers in Fla.

The changes proposed by SB 908 will make the statutory lien waiver form mandatory for construction projects in Florida. SB 908 amends subsections (4) and (5) of Section 713.20.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry

"Because of the inherent judgment calls that have to be made on construction sites, AI cannot completely replace human workers in all aspects of a construction project," according to Gary Strong and Elizabeth Napierkowski of Gfeller Laurie.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Construction Worker's Fatal Fall Ends With Nearly $4M Settlement

The $3.9 million settlement in "Diaz v. C&C Construction Management" was reached on Dec. 20, 2023, at a settlement conference before Hudson County Presiding Civil Judge Joseph M. Turula.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Community Associations Must Act to Avoid Costly Construction Defects Amid Housing Boom

Construction problems can occur in brand-new construction and older properties managed by associations. Fortunately, by staying informed about the situation and the mechanisms to address defects, HOAs can avoid costly pitfalls.
3 minute read

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