Imagine owning a vast portfolio of properties but using only a fraction of them, all while piling up billions in unpaid, compounding maintenance bills. This is the reality for the federal government, where the cost of office space has ballooned, and infrastructure is aging faster than we can keep up. Let's pull back the curtain on federal real estate and see what's really going on and why it matters to you. The Current State of [...]
Is your business facing a real estate dispute? You're not alone. From boundary battles to lease lawsuits, property problems can threaten your bottom line. But don't panic – knowledge is power. In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know about real estate disputes and how a skilled attorney can be your secret weapon. The 5 Most Common Real Estate Disputes That Can Derail Your Business Lease Lawsuits: Disagreements with landlords or [...]
Construction projects commonly transfer the risk of third-party claims through indemnification and additional insured coverage under commercial general liability policies. A recent decision out of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division – Second Department further restricted access to additional insured coverage by imposing a privity of contract requirement. The court in New York City Housing Authority v. Harleysville Worcester Insurance interpreted an additional insured endorsement to require privity of contract between the named insured and the [...]