Have you ever wondered why so many manufacturers include the word “limited” in the title of their warranty? Thanks go to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal statutory scheme that requires warranties for consumer goods … Read More
Most litigation takes place in the state court system. For example, a dispute arising out of construction in Illinois will normally be litigated in a regional Illinois state court – there are exceptions, but this … Read More
Modular construction, both single and multi-family residential and commercial, has been suggested as an industry sector to watch. There is a general consensus that the U.S. is in the midst of a “housing crisis.” Reports … Read More
Green building and energy performance are ever-developing areas within the construction industry. So too are the associated risks for industry stakeholders. So far, claims relating to green building construction have been (and will likely continue … Read More
Written limited warranties are exceptionally good tools to define up-front the expectations of buyers and sellers regarding a product. However, manufactures and sellers should be aware that despite the express terms and limitations of the … Read More
Biometric information is personal information derived from those attributes which form a part of what makes us individuals, i.e. one’s physical, anatomical, vocal, and even chemical characteristics. This information is used for authentication of personal … Read More