SB 800, California’s Right to Repair Act, establishes prelitigation procedures and standards for residential construction defect claims to streamline resolution between homeowners and builders. Before filing a lawsuit, the SB 800 requires homeowners to provide builders with written notice and
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Court Rejects Discovery Into Other Policies in Tornado Coverage Dispute
In 5th and Main Condominium Association, Inc. v. Great American Insurance Company of New York, 2026 WL 1103277 (M.D. Tenn. 2026), the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee denied the insured’s motion to compel discovery seeking
A Board in Limbo: Vacancies on the D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment and the Nomination of Paul Goldstein and Michelle Pourciau
The District of Columbia’s Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) plays an outsized role in shaping neighborhoods, housing outcomes, and development timelines. The BZA is an independent, quasi‑judicial body responsible for hearing zoning variances, special exceptions, and appeals of decisions made
What’s the Status of OSHA’s Heat Stress Rule?
The short answer is regulatory limbo. OSHA’s Heat Stress rule, called “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings,” was part of the Spring 2025 Regulatory Agenda. OSHA also held public hearings in mid-2025 and ended the
Texas Supreme Court Recalibrates Review of Noneconomic Damages
Recent Texas appellate decisions reflect an increased scrutiny of large awards for noneconomic damages. Together, Gregory v. Chohan, Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Brown, and Jones v. Hatch reflect an emerging trend: noneconomic damages must be grounded in the evidentiary record
One Claim, Two Lenses: Legal and Practical Implications of Splitting The Claim File
In the insurance industry, insurers often maintain split files for complex liability claims as an administrative control that enables their defense of an insured(s) while simultaneously investigating coverage issues. While some insurers maintain split files for all claims, others may
Who’s Responsible When a Vehicle on Consignment Is Damaged?
When luxury or collector vehicles are placed on consignment for sale, the lines of responsibility can become blurred if a loss occurs. This blurred line was illustrated in a recent claim involving two Porsche 911 GTS GT3 RSs valued at
OSHA and NY Workplace Violence Update in Health Care
OSHA does not have a specific rule that addresses workplace violence in general industry or health care, although it has long discussed the need for such rules. During the Biden Administration some progress was made to advance a workplace violence
Court Finds Late Notice an Absolute Bar to Coverage in Property Claim
In Deja Realty Corp. v. Travelers Indemnity Company of America, 2026 WL 683303 (S.D.N.Y. 2026), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted summary judgment to the insurer, holding that the insured’s year-long delay in
Back to Basics: Key Steps for New Losses
In this episode of Subro on the Go, regular co-hosts, David Brisco (San Diego) and Joe Rich (Miami) are joined by Joseph Duque (San Diego) to commence our Back to Basic series. In 2026 we are covering the key steps