Construction Oberview: 2012 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Update by Ober|Kaler on 5/15/2012 A number of bills were passed during the Maryland General Assembly's 2012 legislative session that will impact certain sectors of the construction industry. Ober|Kaler has put together brief summaries of certain bills from...more
Second Annual Greenbuild Legal Forum Highlights Unique Challenges and Opportunities for Green Building Lawyers by Daniel Sheridan on 10/8/2011 The Second Annual Legal Forum at Greenbuild 2011 covered a wide variety of legal issues involved in green building which were presented by more than 10 expert panelists from the US and Canada...more
Ejerskifteforsikring og tilstandsrapporter - nyeste domme/kendelser by Simon Heising on 3/15/2011 Oversigt i summarisk form over den nyere praksis vedrørende tilstandsrapporter, bygningssagkyndiges ansvar og ejerskifteforsikringer....more
2011 ALTA Standards by Jill Gray on 2/23/2011 These standards went into effect on February 23rd, 2011. Be sure to quote your work accordingly!...more
Municipalities Beware: The Perils of Enacting Immigration Ordinances and Know What Your Insurance Policy Covers by Poyner Spruill LLP on 11/30/2010 Two weeks ago, a panel from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a District Court decision to require the City of Hazleton, PA, to pay $2.4 million in legal fees to Pedro Lozano, Casa Dominicana of Hazleton Inc.,...more
Myrtle Beach v. Buchanan Hotels, et al. Copy of lawsuit initiated by City of Myrtle Beach against 11 hotels by Clay Olson on 11/5/2010 City of Myrtle Beach has filed suit alleging eleven Hotels have violated city ordinances which might put the City in jeopardy of qualifying for the Federal Flood Insurance program as regulated by FEMA....more
2010 South Carolina Constrution Law Update by William Watkins on 9/9/2010 This is an update on the key decisions in South Carolina concerning Construction Law. Mechanics liens, contract, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, litigations,...more
From The Capital to the Courthouse by Kweku Darfoor on 6/8/2010 This paper analyzes the land administration policies in Ghana to determine what the impact on the real estate sector has been. Additionally, this paper will briefly analyze title insurance in the United States market and...more
Briefly on Benefits (January 2010) by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 1/7/2010 COBRA Premium Subsidy Extended Extension Signed On Saturday, December 19, 2009, President Obama signed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2009 (the “Act”). Attached to the Act was an expected extension of...more
FEMA Publishes Revised Flood Insurance Rate Map and New Flood Elevation Requirements by Ruskin Moscou Faltischek on 9/9/2009 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has recently revised its Flood Insurance Rate Map with respect to the designation of Special Flood Hazard Areas and base flood elevation requirements. The purpose of a Flood...more
Green Building Update - July 24, 2009 by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 7/24/2009 IN THIS ISSUE: *Allstate's green data center video *Green Building Focus ..AIA examines green building status ..LEED-EB may grow exponentially *Coolwall coating wins top award *Green building demand up in South...more
How A Telephone Pole Can Be Responsible For A Car Crash by Erik Magraken, ICBC Injury Claims Lawyer on 1/16/2009 Article discussing recent case from BC Court of Appeal where City and Utility Company were held liable for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian for negligent placement of a telephone poll. DISCLAIMER This...more
Green Building Update - December 31, 2008 by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/31/2008 IN THIS ISSUE: *Lower fuel and home prices stall some green homes *The recession is poised to help green homes *Green Building Focus ..Buildings without AC: the latest green building trend *Insurance struggles to...more
Stay Out Of This Domain: Court of Appeal Rejects Insured's Suit Against Insurer For Failure To Defend Condemnation Action Charging... by Miller Starr Regalia on 10/15/2008 Public agencies throughout the State are permitted to deduct environmental clean-up costs from their determination of the just compensation offered to private property owners whose properties are being acquired through...more
Green Building Update - July 16, 2008 by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 7/16/2008 IN THIS ISSUE: *Insurance company offers coverage for green homes *Green Building Focus ..USGBC's "Advanced Energy Design Guide" available for download *USGBC modifying the LEED certification program through...more