Note: This is just an overview of some of the topics discussed on the first day of LiMa Solutions’ VE-ADR 2012 construction defect symposium in Key West. The theme of this seminar is about re-thinking the ways in which we handle construction defect claims. For example, the case management order (CMO) process has enabled litigants to establish predictable schedules of key milestones in construction defect claims. As Keith Koeller noted, a typical construction defect matter might easily involve over 600 people. But it isn’t (clearly) enough. MORE >>

On February 15, 2012, from 8:45 until noon, at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, Veritext will present yet another star-studded construction defect litigation panel discussion. The event is called, “Nuts & Bolts of Construction Defect Litigation” and features Judge Jonathan Cannon (Ret.), Featured Forensics Marketing & Business Development News Al Clarke Barry Vaughan business development California construction defect construction defect litigation construction law feature features Jonathan Cannon Larry Jansen Nina Lococo Paul Nolan Veritext MORE >>

Mike Chamberlain, from Nevada News & Views, reports on the recent developments in a multi-year saga that has impacted the construction defect litigation industry in Nevada: A massive scandal involving attorneys and homeowners associations boards that may run deep into the legal community has produced the first of many expected plea bargains and convictions. FBI agents raided several law firms and construction companies nearly three years ago seeking evidence in this scandal. via Nevada News & Views. former police officer implicated in the action committed suicide. MORE >>

Republished by Blog Post Promoter For this week’s Guest Post Friday here at Construction Law Musings, we welcome Paul E. Good ideas didn’t always turn out as intended, resulting in product failures, warranty claims and litigation. They were rushed to market and initially embraced by the construction industry and consumers. lot of claims and litigation related to the new hurricane technologies developed, including several class action suits.  In my opinion, it is only a matter of time before the next round of litigation begins. Beers.  and Caribbean. MORE >>

See original article at Lien Policy or Other Security Can Help Litigation Policy Just yesterday, Seth wrote a great post outlining ways to structure a litigation policy and determine when the expense and time of litigation may be worth pursuing. The same goes for the conclusion that litigation “as a matter of principle” is generally a poor business plan. Setting up a litigation policy and then sticking to what is decided is important – spending a lot to make a little is not wise. Lien Policy (or Other Security) Can Help Litigation Policy. MORE >>