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Are You Talking to Me? Stay-at-Home Orders and Engineering Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Claims onThe governors of a majority of states across the country have issued stay-at-home, or shelter-in-place, orders in an attempt to…
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Design Professional Negligence? Only an Expert Can Tell
In Claims onA design professional who has been sued may naturally be concerned about a jury of laypersons sitting in judgment over…
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Claims Retrospective: Construction Observation Services Claims Are Often Avoidable
While many engineers believe that conducting construction observation services can reduce liability, some disagree.
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Always Consult Local Counsel Before Settling a Claim
In Claims onEngineers are often brought into lawsuits by contractors and other design professionals who have been sued by the owner of…
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Claims Retrospective: Even Providing Limited Professional Engineering Services Can Be Risky
In Claims onWe have noticed an increase in claims involving large-scale condominium complex construction projects, particularly in areas of the country that…
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Licensing Notice: Structural Engineering Licenses Required for Certain Projects
In Claims onDo you have the proper licensure? In some states, a licensed professional engineer (PE) is not able to engage in…
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Construction Defect Statutes Outline Procedures for Litigation Against Contractors
In Claims onMost states have enacted notice of claim, an official intent to file a claim, for construction defects statutes. Commonly referred…
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Best Practice in Responding to Inquiries from State Agencies
In Claims onA recent trend in the rise of inquiries from state agencies has been observed in 2018 and 2019. These "inquiries"…
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Claims Retrospective: The Risks in Providing Professional Services to a Party Engaged in Litigation
Requests for professional engineering services by a party already in litigation are not unusual and can present unique challenges. The…
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Your Document Retention Policy Should Be Based on the Applicable Statute of Repose
In Claims onThe most common question that comes up when evaluating a document retention policy seems to be, "What is the statute…
