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Dec 10, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner
Construction projects often involve numerous risks, but various insurance policies are designed to mitigate these. Common policies include: Commercial General Liability (CGL): Protects against third-party claims for bodily injury, property damage, and other liabilities. Professional Liability: Covers errors and omissions related to design or professional services.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner
Construction projects are complex and, when issues arise, it’s crucial to understand the different types of damages and how they are calculated. Whether you’re an owner or contractor, knowing the types of damages you may claim or might face can help you prevent financial losses and resolve disputes effectively. Here’s a breakdown of the key types of damages in construction and what they mean for your project.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner
Construction projects involve many moving parts, and when things go wrong—such as defects or failures—it’s crucial to understand who may be liable. Whether you’re a contractor, designer, owner, or manufacturer, each party has specific responsibilities that, if not fulfilled, could lead to disputes. Here’s a breakdown of the key types of liabilities and what they mean for your project.
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May 20, 2024 | 
feeds.feedblitz.com | Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner |Charles Toutant
A laborer who suffered serious injuries when a forklift ran over his leg at a construction site has agreed to a $850,000 settlement of his Essex County, New Jersey, personal injury suit. Anthony J. Riposta of Riposta Cassidy in North Arlington.
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May 14, 2024 | 
feeds.feedblitz.com | Peter D. Espey |Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner |David G. Tomeo
Despite the judicial hierarchy of a state’s appellate court, its power to review and correct errors made by a trial court is based on standards of review that serve to establish a deferential approach. The standards foster the creation of a stable body of legal precedents intended to guide the trial courts in addressing substantive and procedural law.
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May 14, 2024 | 
feeds.feedblitz.com | Peter D. Espey |Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner |Melissa Terranova
In the last decade, there has been an increasing tendency for medical malpractice plaintiffs to include as defendants not only the health care providers who rendered the allegedly negligent care and the practice groups with which they were affiliated or employed, but also to name those corporations or limited liability companies which either managed or provided support services to the defendant practice groups on a “piercing the corporate veil” or “alter ego” theory.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
feeds.feedblitz.com | Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner |Habiba Cullen-Jafar |Dan Roe
While not directly applicable to law firms, the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements has far-reaching implications. It serves as a stark reminder of cultures pivotal role in talent retention and attraction, with the potential to shift top legal talent toward in-house positions. Law firm leaders must recognize that culture is not a mere buzzword but a fundamental pillar of sustainable success in today’s competitive legal landscape.
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Apr 23, 2024 | 
feeds.feedblitz.com | Cameron MacLeod |Jacqueline Vogt |Boris Peyzner |Robert Epstein
The special section this year covers everything from affordable housing, flood insurance, pronouns in real estate contracts, and much more, both offering a glimpse of legislation to come, as well as helping us understand existing and recently enacted law. —Donovan Swift, Contributed Content Editor, New Jersey Law Journal New Economic Incentives for Developers of Affordable Housing Are on the Horizon Want to continue reading?
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Dec 6, 2023 | 
jdsupra.com | Boris Peyzner
Time extension provisions, liquidated damages clauses, and dispute resolution mechanisms are just some of the important ways that skilled construction attorneys can help address delays that inevitably occur on almost every construction project. Construction projects can often encounter unexpected delays that can lead to significant financial and legal consequences.
