Courts Have Much to Resolve in Determining Indian Water Rights
February 27, 2022
Indian Law
A sustainable water supply is critical for viable communities. In the western United States, this has meant the development of water law regimes to support the area’s growing population. These regimes set objectives for [...]
Depositions of Corporate Representatives under the 2020 Amendment to Rule 30(b)(6)
December 31, 2021
General
The parties now must confer before any side believes there is a dispute and regardless of whether ultimately there is a dispute. Share: Rule 30(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure sets forth the requirements for [...]
22 Sacks Tierney Attorneys Earn Best Lawyers Recognition
November 23, 2021
General
2022 selections include three “Lawyer of the Year” and three “Ones to Watch” honorees. The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® lists 22 Sacks Tierney attorneys – more than half of the [...]
Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Phoebe Moffatt
November 23, 2021
Firm News
We are pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide 2020 has awarded Phoebe Moffatt a Band 2 ranking for her expertise in Private Wealth Law. She is one of only nine Arizona Private Wealth [...]
Arbitration and Mediation “Nuts and Bolts” for Owners and Contractors
November 18, 2021
General
Endorsements Typically Used in the Construction Industry
November 18, 2021
General
Insurance policies often include endorsements that materially alter the scope of coverage, especially in residential and multi-use construction. Very often insurance policies include endorsements that materially alter the [...]
Common Insurance Coverage Exclusions
November 18, 2021
General
The insurance company bears the burden to establish the applicability of any exclusion. Insurance policies limit coverage through the use of exclusions written into the policy. The insurer bears the burden to establish the [...]
Insurance Coverage Fundamentals
November 18, 2021
General
Typically, depending on when the insurance coverage is triggered, the insurance company has the duty to defend its policy-holder and may ultimately have the duty to indemnify. Insurance is the most common form of risk [...]
Common Construction Insurance Coverages
November 18, 2021
General
This article describes the most common insurance coverages available to contractors in the marketplace today. It is not enough for construction attorneys to be aware of the various risks in the construction industry. They [...]