In a recent decision entitled Southern Arizona Home Builders Association v. Town of Marana, the Arizona Supreme Court clarified the extent to which the cost of necessary public services provided to new real estate development [...]

The United States Congress recently enacted the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), effective June 27, 2023.  The new law applies to private employers with 15 or more employees and certain public sector employers.  [...]

Acknowledging Federal Holidays in the Workplace — Including Juneteenth (United States) | Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) The term “holiday” brings with it the opportunity for employees to celebrate, travel, [...]

On October 13, 2022, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule which — if adopted — would modify its analysis for determining whether a worker is an employee or [...]

2022 selections include three “Lawyer of the Year” and three “Ones to Watch” honorees. The 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® lists 22 Sacks Tierney attorneys – more than half of the [...]

Insurance policies often include endorsements that materially alter the scope of coverage, especially in residential and multi-use construction. Very often insurance policies include endorsements that materially alter the [...]

The insurance company bears the burden to establish the applicability of any exclusion. Insurance policies limit coverage through the use of exclusions written into the policy. The insurer bears the burden to establish the [...]

Typically, depending on when the insurance coverage is triggered, the insurance company has the duty to defend its policy-holder and may ultimately have the duty to indemnify. Insurance is the most common form of risk [...]

This article describes the most common insurance coverages available to contractors in the marketplace today. It is not enough for construction attorneys to be aware of the various risks in the construction industry. They [...]

Proposition 207, titled the Smart and Safe Act (Act), passed on November 3, 2020, with 60% of the popular vote. The Act legalizes marijuana for possession and consumption by adults and allows dispensaries to sell marijuana [...]