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5 Howrey Construction Attorneys Join Ober|Kaler
Posted on 13 Jun 2011 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ober|Kaler has announced that five attorneys formerly of Howrey LLP have joined the firm's Construction, Litigation and Risk Management practice in its Washington, D.C., office. Barbara G. Werther , principal, has more than 30... Read More

Leading Construction Lawyers Barbara Werther, Stephen Palley Join Ober|Kaler
Posted on 25 Mar 2011 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ober|Kaler has announced that Barbara G. Werther and Stephen D. Palley have joined the firm's Construction Group in the Washington, D.C., office. A well-known and highly regarded team, Werther and Palley are among the nation's... Read More

Chinese Drywall MDL Judge Decides Damages In First Contested Trial
Posted on 28 Apr 2010 by Gerald C. Matics

NEW ORLEANS - (Mealey's) A pair of homeowner plaintiffs in the first contested Chinese drywall trial in the federal multidistrict litigation court in Louisiana are entitled to $164,049.64 to restore their home and property to its pre-drywall condition... Read More

High Court Hears Oral Arguments About Venue For Construction Contract Case
Posted on 9 Oct 2013 by Christopher Bauer

WASHINGTON, D.C. — (Mealey’s) The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 9 heard arguments from attorneys involved in a construction contract dispute filed in a Texas federal court regarding the proper venue for the case ( Atlantic Marine Construction... Read More

Goldberg Segalla Commentary: Emerging Trends And Changing Perspectives On Construction Defect Claims
Posted on 25 Nov 2013 by LexisNexis Legal Newsroom Staff

By Thomas F. Segalla Ellen H. Greiper Matthew S. Lerner and Suzin L. Raso | [Editor's Note: Thomas F. Segalla , Ellen H. Greiper , and Matthew S. Lerner are partners and Suzin L. Raso is an associate in the Construction , General Liability , and... Read More

Vandeventer Black LLP: Witnesses Are Overrated
Posted on 3 Dec 2013 by Vandeventer Black LLP

By Ned Nicholas In television law it’s all about the witnesses. This was true back in the day with Perry Mason and it’s true today on the many courtroom drama shows. And there is no denying some testimony (“he shot her” or “the... Read More

Holy Mau: Florida Federal Court Rejects Continuous Trigger for Chinese Drywall Claims
Posted on 10 Jan 2011 by Randy J. Maniloff

I am serious. And stop calling me Shirley. By Randy Maniloff, Partner, White and Williams LLP Chinese drywall -- litigation over the smell of a rotten egg, uh, rolls on. For some insurers, Chinese drywall is a potentially large exposure. With that... Read More

Bates Carey Commentary: Construction Defect Coverage Summary 2013: The Business Risks Shift To Insurers
Posted on 4 Dec 2013 by LexisNexis Legal Newsroom Staff

By John Husmann and Adam Fleischer [Editor's Note: John Husmann and Adam Fleischer are partners of the law firm Bates Carey Nicolaides in Chicago. Any commentary or opinions do not reflect the opinions of Bates Carey Nicolaides. Copyright ©... Read More

Chinese Drywall Manufacturer Agrees To Remediate Homes Affected By Defective Product
Posted on 14 Oct 2010 by Christopher Bauer

NEW ORLEANS -- (Mealey's) The Plaintiffs' Steering Committee (PSC) in the Chinese Drywall multidistrict litigation and defendant Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (KPT) on Oct. 14 announced a settlement to remediate up to 300 homes in Alabama, Mississippi... Read More

California Shower Subcontractor Agrees To $11,400 Settlement With Developer In Case Alleging Construction Defects
Posted on 17 Aug 2010 by LexisNexis Litigation Resource Community Staff

Case name: Jose Aceves, et al. v. RWR Homes, Inc., et al. Case number: GIC 862301 Court: California Superior Court for San Diego County Judge: Luis R. Vargas Verdict / Settlement (breakdown): $11,400 settlement Plaintiff(s): Jose Aceves... Read More

For Insurers In Pennsylvania, Courts Continue to Sing The Praises Of Kvaerner And Gambone
Posted on 4 Jan 2011 by Randy J. Maniloff

By Randy Maniloff, Partner, White and Williams LLP Karen Carpenter, on life as an insurer in Pennsylvania handling construction defect claims: Everything I want the world to be Is now comin' true especially for me And the reason is clear... Read More