While misrepresentation-type tort claims (fraudulent inducement, fraudulent misrepresentation, or negligent misrepresentation) sometimes sound like attractive claims, they are oftentimes not appropriate claims, particularly when there is a contract between the parties.  The reason being is the the same damages for the breach of contract and misrepresentation-type tort claims...

Recently, I put on a short presentation on the nuts and bolts of Miller Act payment bonds.  You can find the presentation here.   The presentation hits on key topics that are important to know for purposes of preserving Miller Act payment bond rights and defending...

Many homeowners' property insurance policies are replacement cost value policies for the dwelling, oftentimes referred to as Coverage A.  A replacement cost policy is defined as follows:

“Replacement cost insurance is designed to cover the difference between what property is actually worth and what it would cost to rebuild or...