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The Battle over Mold: Report from the Front
Over the last 2 years, there has been an explosion in lawsuits by owners of residential and commercial properties seeking compensation for the cost of remediating mold-related damage. Mold has become the new 'tort du jour' in the construction industry. With the rise in mold claims, homeowners and owners of commercial property have scurried to review their first-party property insurance policies to determine whether they are insured for such damage.
In anticipation of the expected flurry of first-party insurance claims and lawsuits regarding coverage for mold damage, there have been numerous articles written about whether such claims are covered. These articles have attempted to predict how the courts will rule on such claims, much like handicapping an election or a sporting event. But of course ' as in an election or a sporting event ' the real question is not who should win but who actually is winning.
A pitched battle is currently being waged in the courts between first-party property insurers and policyholders over whether the cost of remediating mold damage is covered by first-party insurance policies. This article is a report from the front lines of the battle. A baker's dozen first-party mold cases have been decided to date by the courts. Both insurers and policyholders can claim significant victories in these early decisions. Neither side, however, has been able to find a legal doctrine or policy provision that has enabled it to deliver a knockout blow. The battle rages on.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.