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News & Analysis as of May 24, 2013

Is That Covered? How Long Should I Keep an Insurance Policy?

by Michael R. Kelley | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 4/11/2013

Here's an often asked question: "How long should I keep my insurance policies?" Is it three years? Seven Years? The short answer is none of the above. Here are my recommendations...more

Construction Contracts: Best Practices for Minimizing Risk

by Melissa Dewey Brumback on 2/26/2013

Reducing risk starts before the ground is broken on a construction project. Construction contracts are unique in that they anticipate change will occur during the project for a multitude of reasons. However, not even the...more

Appellate Notes: Week of February 18

by Edward McCreery III | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 2/22/2013

In This Issue: - AC34039 - Landmark Investment Group, LLC v. Calco Construction & Development Co. - AC33614 - Dorreman v. Johnson - AC34253 - Klemonski v. University of Connecticut Health Center ...more

Arbitration

by Sedgwick LLP on 9/6/2012

UPDATED THROUGH September 4, 2012 Statute of Frauds – Arbitration. Question Certified: Does section 95.011, Florida Statutes apply to arbitration when the parties have not expressly included a provision in their...more

Be Sure to Read the Fine Print In a Consultant's Proposal

by Cole Schotz on 1/20/2012

When hiring an environmental consultant, it is important to carefully review the terms and conditions governing the agreement between you and your consultant. One of the key components of the professional services agreement...more

Professional Negligence for Realtors - A Rising Tide?

by Franco Tarulli on 5/6/2011

With the recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Krawchuk v. Scherbak, it is becoming clear that the Courts are holding real estate professionals to a higher standard, given the reliance their clients place on their...more