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Insurance Claims for Solar Panel Defects
Recent reports of a quality crisis in the solar panel industry, following years of exploding growth and intense price pressure, have raised the specter of a wave of litigation. The most notable source of such allegations is a recent New York Times article (“Solar Industry Anxious over Defective Panels,” May 28, http://nyti.ms/1alDtFY), in which reporter Todd Woody cited multiple reports of double-digit defect rates for installed components.
While aggregate industry figures are hard to come by, industry participants have not denied that problems exist. In response to the Times article, SolarWorld, which claims to be the largest U.S. solar panel manufacturer, warned that “without urgent attention, reports of increasing defects among crystalline silicon solar panels could undermine low and stable defect rates that the industry achieved in mass production beginning in the 1970s.” See http://yhoo.it/18sefQC%20'(last viewed Sept. 4, 2013).
If the problems are as widespread as the Times article indicates, lawsuits could be forthcoming against solar panel manufacturers, the component manufacturers that supplied parts or materials used in the making of those panels, the panel distributors and dealers, and the contractors who installed the panels. As many of the defective components have been manufactured by companies now bankrupt, and many faulty components derive from small Chinese manufacturers from which it would be difficult to obtain redress, insurance recovery is likely to loom large in these struggles. What can businesses facing liability and loss from faulty solar construction expect when they turn to their insurance companies for help with these claims?
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.