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01-15-14

Mineral vs. Royalty Distinction

Every landman and title attorney has been called upon to review what purports to be a simple mineral deed or reservation w...

05-15-18

What? I thought Being Named As An Additional Insured Gave Me Coverage For Any Defective Construction Done By My Subcontractor

Contractors frequently require subcontractors to specifically name the contractor as an additional insured in the subcontr...

05-17-13

General Disclaimer In Plans And Specifications

In an attempt to avoid liability for the various deficiencies in its plans and specifications, some architects and enginee...

04-10-13

Why You Need A Construction Lawyer A Your Defense Against A Defective Construction Claim

Do you want an attorney that defends personal injury claims or a construction lawyer representing you where there has been...

03-06-13

Claims for Construction Defects—Where Did I Put My InsurancePolicy?

Mississippi contractors should know that Mississippi law (§15-1-41) allows a party to bring suit for defective constructio...

02-28-13

Fifth Circuit Upholds Mississippi's $1 Million Dollar Cap On Noneconomic Damages

Yesterday the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its opinion upholding as constitutional the Mississippi statute that c...