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Supreme Court Lowers Initial Filing Hurdle for Suits Against Design Professionals

Federal courts are barred from applying state affidavit-of-merit requirements at filing, lowering the threshold for malpractice claims against design professionals while shifting early litigation strategy in diversity cases governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
September 1, 2026
Steven Nudelman

Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in a Delaware medical malpractice action with particularly important ramifications for all professional malpractice actions brought in federal court.


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Legal Perspective

It’s About Time…

Business owners should proactively identify, understand and meet business and estate deadlines, especially those hidden in contracts or left unresolved before death. Preventing a missed deadline is far easier and less costly than trying to fix one afterward.
August 3, 2026
Daniel Beederman

In Disney’s 1951 classic, “Alice in Wonderland,” the White Rabbit famously observed, “I’m late, I’m late for a very important date!”


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Know the Forms of Arbitration Awards Before Agreeing to Arbitrate

Absent a statutory violation under the relevant arbitration act, a court will likely uphold the parties’ agreed-upon selection of the award’s form, regardless of their satisfaction (or dissatisfaction) with the award’s contents.
July 1, 2026
Steven Nudelman

It always cracks me up at the start of a deposition when one of the lawyers says to me, or another lawyer, “Usual stipulations?” What on earth are they talking about? There is no such thing as “usual stipulations.” 


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Are You Compliant?

What plumbing pros need to know as codes and standards continue to change.
May 4, 2026

Stay ahead of evolving plumbing regulations by implementing proactive training, consistent internal walkthroughs, and modern digital tools to ensure every job is compliant and your reputation remains rock-solid.


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A Hong Kong Construction Contract Offers a Lesson in Ambiguity to U.S. Contractors

Unclear payment clauses can lead to significant legal disputes. Use precise language to avoid unintended obligations.
March 2, 2026
Steven Nudelman
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Legal Pipeline

The Limits of a Contractual Waiver of Consequential Damages

Direct damages, which naturally result from a breach, are not waived even with an express contractual clause.
October 1, 2025
Steven Nudelman

I represent various industry players in construction contract negotiations and, invariably, at least one party wants a “waiver of consequential damages” clause in the agreement. 


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Lessons Learned from Differing Site Conditions Claims

A recent case highlights the importance of thorough contract review, site inspection and leveraging prior project experience to mitigate risks.
July 1, 2025
Steven Nudelman

Unexpected conditions below the surface can lead to major disputes. A recent case between Skanska Civil USA and the U.S. Navy reveals the high stakes of differing site conditions and the importance of thorough pre-bid review and due diligence.


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Courts Decline to Enforce Lopsided Dispute Resolution Clauses

Corporate parties would do well to ensure their agreements for binding dispute resolution are fair, balanced and clearly communicated to consumers.
April 3, 2025
Steven Nudelman

Attorney Steve Nudelman discusses a recent New Jersey appellate court decision in Lahoud v. Anthony & Sylvan Corp., which scrutinized an arbitration clause deemed one-sided in favor of the contractor.


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Online Agreements to Arbitrate: What Plumbing Professionals Should Know

When using digital contracts, know what to look for and follow best practices to better protect your rights.
January 6, 2025
Steven Nudelman

Columnist Steven Nudelman highlights the importance of understanding arbitration as a binding dispute resolution method and the potential limitations on legal rights when accepting digital contracts.


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Legal Pipeline

Don’t Be a Discovery Doofus

Take document drudgery seriously or be prepared to pay the price.
October 2, 2024
Steven Nudelman

In litigation, courts view the failure to take discovery obligations seriously, such as failing to preserve electronically stored information.


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