Georgia’s Statute of Repose Bars Contractual Claims Involving Deficient Construction
11/21/19
By: Jake Carroll
Georgia’s statute of repose provides an eight (8) year deadline for actions seeking to recover damages for deficiencies in construction.[1] The period runs from the substantial completion of the work, and was enacted with the intent …
The Statute of Repose Defense is Expanded
9/23/19
By: Jeff Alitz
In John C. Rankin v. South Street Downtown Holdings, Inc v. Truexcullins and Partners Architects, decided August 6, 2019, The New Hampshire Supreme court extended the application of that state’s Statute of Repose to bar not …
Avoiding Legal Malpractice Tip: Do Stuff Early
5/31/19
By: Greg Fayard
Missing deadlines is a common source of lawyer malpractice. A blown statute of limitations can be most problematic, as the malpractice case focuses on the value of the underlying case (damages). A missed deadline usually is caused …