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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]