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Interested in learning more about the Texas Anti-Indemnity Act? Check out our primer for an easy overview. #newblogpost #insurancecoverage #constructionlaw #GirePLLC #GireLawGroup

Interesting case out today from 3d DCA on proposals for settlement.   Plaintiff/Appellee argued that a joint proposal for settlement that allocated the settlement as $5000 paid by defendant A and $0 paid by defendant B was unenforceable because it was illusory as to defendant B. Plaintiff argued that in order for the proposal not to be illusory as to defendant B, defendant B had to pay some portion of the settlement proceeds. The 3d DCA held that because the offer strictly complied with the rule and statute, it would not interpret the rule or statute in a way that would require a co-defendant who has an indemnity agreement with another co-defendant to sacrifice that full indemnity to issue a proposal for settlement. #appellatelinkedin #appellatelaw #jeffisappealing #jeffsappealing #floridalaw

Brief read on an essential topic for civil practitioners, helpfully summarised by Alistair Kinley and Craig Evans #frc #costslitigation #civilclaims #clydes

Did you know 68% of our unpaid income protection claims were due to misrepresentation at the point of application? This usually means that a member didn’t tell us about something in their medical history that they should have. When going through the application process, it’s important to tell clients that the more details they give the better. This helps our underwriting team give your clients the right cover from the start. Find out more about how we can help you here: https://lnkd.in/eBQ6XmUy #IPAW2024 #LetsTalkIP #IncomeProtection

Thanks Alistair Kinley and Craig Evans for surfacing this issue. It seems to me to be virtually inevitable that in the vast majority of cross border claims with a value £25k-£100k there will be complexities that ought to take them outside of the FRCs for the Intermediate Track. A great deal of extra costs could (and probably will) be incurred arguing over that until we get clarity in the rules or via decisions. #travellaw #internationalinjuries #litigationcosts #claimsresolution

The introduction, and recent expansion of Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) in England & Wales has significantly shaped the landscape of claims management, particularly in the realm of personal injury cases. Alistair Kinley and Craig Evans outline the FRC scheme and its potential impacts on cross-border claims, highlighting the issues that insurers and legal practitioners alike need to be aware of. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bvJ4dR

I was happy to provide consultation in this case. This was an illegal rooming house occupancy, basically a two family dwelling illegally converted to rooming use. The two victims who perished in this fire resided in rooms that had been illegally constructed in the attic or third level of the building. This level lacked proper exiting. A single unprotected stair that communicated with lower levels, lack of proper sized windows or other openings to allow for escape and fire department rescue access, and lack of properly installed and/or operable smoke alarms. No automatic fire suppression or detection systems. There were other contributing factors and events that lead up to this tragedy, which I prefer not to mention. I’m glad to know that justice was served and that the families of these victims can finally have some closure. These illegal housing situations exist in most major cities but can be found anywhere. These building owners ignore the code process and basically exploit folks who are seeking low cost housing opportunities, not realizing the hazards posed by these illegal conversions. A joint code enforcement task force concept can help to identify and mitigate these situations, but agencies must be willing to work collectively towards a common goal, that is to save lives and prevent these tragedies. Code officials must be willing to take immediate action to mitigate and issue vacate orders if necessary to get occupants relocated. Here ends the lesson.

🚨 Your 2024 Maryland Legislative Update is HERE! 🚨 The new legislations deal with a wide range of topics including asbestos disclosure, condominium declaration amendments, cooperative dispute settlement procedures, condominium insurance requirements, and so much more! Here's our article breaking down what passed and what failed during this legislative session: https://lnkd.in/eAkfNS8Q #WMCCAI #MDLegislativeUpdate #LerchEarly

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FL CONDOS! Legal changes affecting the statute of repose in Florida are causing a stir. FL Statute 718.124, effective 7/1/24, has modified the statute, now set at 7 years from when unit owners elect their own board. The lack of a defined trigger in 718.124 requires a thorough analysis of various factors impacting board election timing, potentially extending liability beyond 7 years. The evolving condo insurance landscape might demand coverage for up to 14 years. Stay tuned for more insights as we delve deeper. [Link to the full statute here: https://lnkd.in/eXeTMDaB]