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The Real Cost of ‘Dirt Cheap’ Walmart & Amazon Tiny Homes: 10 Things Consumers Should Know

May 23, 2025 — Paul Dashevsky - Maxable
Why Ultra-Affordable Prefab ADUs are Often Too Good to Be True … and Could End Up Costing More Than You Bargained For The rise of the tiny home Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) has been nothing short of spectacular. Once a niche residential real estate concept, ADUs—often referred to as guest houses, granny flats, casitas or in-law suites—have exploded in popularity, transforming backyards—and investment portfolios—across the nation. This surge in interest reflects a growing need for flexible living spaces, a desire to increase property value, a means to generate revenue, and even a solution to some housing challenges. Many of these builds also exemplify the ever-expanding role ADUs play in reshaping how Americans live, work, and connect. But, beware before hitting “buy now” on that cheap Walmart or Amazon “tiny home” as risks can abound. Here are 10 important things you need to do first to ensure you’re spending your money wisely:

Understand what you’re buying. Are you buying a fully complete tiny house that comes fully built, transported and rolled/craned into your backyard? Or are you buying a bunch of parts that need to be assembled? If assembly is required, make sure you first speak to a local contactor and determine the price of assembly because this is rarely a DIY project.

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Reprinted courtesy of Paul Dashevsky, Maxable

Partner Patrick Au Achieves a Major Arbitration Result on a Redevelopment Project in Downtown Los Angeles!

July 28, 2025 — Dolores Montoya - Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP
Congratulations to Partner Patrick Au on his excellent Arbitration result. The subject action pertains to a redevelopment project involving three large commercial buildings in downtown Los Angeles. BWB&O’s client contracted with the general contractor to design and install new fire protection systems for the project. During hydrostatic testing of the system, a fitting failed, causing a release of water in one of the buildings, resulting in the postponement of permanent power to that building. The general contractor argued that the subject incident caused a ninety-day (90) delay in obtaining a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (“TCO”) for the entire project. Through documentary evidence and witness testimony, Mr. Au was able to establish that permanent power was not on the critical path and that there were other concurrent delays on the project, which were the driving force in obtaining TCO. Ultimately, the Arbitrator found that the subject incident did not delay obtaining TCO for the project at all. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Dolores Montoya, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP

Candace Dickson Recognized as “Up & Coming Lawyer” by The Indiana Lawyer

June 16, 2025 — Lewis Brisbois Newsroom
Northwest Indiana (June 3, 2025) – Northwest Indiana Associate Candace C. Dickson was recently honored by The Indiana Lawyer as an “Up & Coming Lawyer” at the organization’s “Leadership in Law” awards ceremony. According to the publication, this year’s honorees include 37 talented attorneys who “represent the strength and the future of Indiana’s legal profession.” When asked why she chose law as a career, Mrs. Dickson said “I decided to enter the legal profession so that I could assist my community with understanding the law. Many of them do not have access to an attorney. I wanted to fill that gap for individuals who looked like me and were from my hometown.” Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois

Chambers USA Recognizes Hunton’s Insurance Coverage Practice in 2025 Guide

June 16, 2025 — Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP - Hunton Insurance Recovery Blog
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that its Insurance Coverage practice was recognized nationally for Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Policyholder in the recently released 2025 Chambers USA guide. The team also received state rankings in Florida (Insurance: Dispute Resolution), Georgia (Insurance), the District of Columbia (Insurance: Policyholder), and Massachusetts (Insurance). In addition, the 2025 rankings included individual recognitions for Lorelie “Lorie” S. Masters (USA Nationwide and District of Columbia), Michael S. Levine (District of Columbia), Koorosh “KT” Talieh (District of Columbia), Walter J. Andrews (Florida), Andrea DeField (Florida), Cary D. Steklof (Florida), Lawrence J. Bracken II (Georgia), and Geoffrey B. Fehling (Massachusetts). Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP Congratulates Krsto Mijanovic on ABOTA Induction

August 18, 2025 — Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP
Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP is proud to announce that Senior Partner and Trial Attorney Krsto Mijanovic has been selected as a member of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a prestigious, invitation-only national organization comprised of the nation’s most respected trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA membership is extended exclusively to those who exemplify exceptional trial skills, integrity, civility, and professionalism. The selection process is rigorous and includes an evaluation of trial experience, as well as recommendations from judicial officers and opposing counsel. Since its founding in 1958, ABOTA has promoted the constitutional right to civil jury trials and worked to elevate standards of trial practice across the profession. With more than 7,600 members in 95 chapters across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, ABOTA stands as a hallmark of legal excellence. Read the full story...
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Kahana Feld Partner Dominic Donato Receives a Pre-Answer Motion to Dismiss

July 01, 2025 — Linda Carter - Kahana Feld
Kahana Feld is pleased to announce that partner Dominic Donato recently received a pre-answer motion on a trip and fall case. The matter involved a claimant who tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk condition and alleged that the accident was caused, in part, by improper lighting. Our client performed a limited scope of work installing lighting for a scaffold/sidewalk bridge in Queens several years ago. Our client assumed no responsibility for the sidewalk or for maintaining the sidewalk bridge lighting after installation. Donato was able to successfully extricate the client on a pre-answer motion to dismiss by arguing that our client did not owe a duty to the plaintiff as a third-party, and that no duty was created in the performance of its work by launching an instrument of harm pursuant to the Espinal doctrine. Read the full story...
Reprinted courtesy of Linda Carter, Kahana Feld
Ms. Carter may be contacted at lcarter@kahanafeld.com

Not Everything Flows Downhill (At Least Not In New York): The Importance of Understanding How New York Courts Interpret Subcontract Incorporation by Reference and Flow-Down Provisions

August 25, 2025 — Mark A. Snyder & Kara M. Smiley - Peckar & Abramson, P.C.
Mark Snyder, a partner in P&A’s New York office, and associate Kara Smiley, have written “Not Everything Flows Downhill (At Least Not In New York): The Importance of Understanding How New York Courts Interpret Subcontract Incorporation by Reference and Flow-Down Provisions,” an article for Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) NYS. The article, published in the Summer 2025 issue of Cornerstone Magazine, is the first of a series examining the contractual dynamics important to prime contractor risk management. Prime contractors need to carefully align their contracts with both the owner and subcontractors to avoid legal and financial risks in a construction project. Flow-down provisions and specific incorporation by-reference provisions – and how the courts of New York interpret and enforce them, is critical to effective contractual risk management. The full article can be read here starting on page 39. Reprinted courtesy of Mark A. Snyder, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. and Kara M. Smiley, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Mr. Snyder may be contacted at msnyder@pecklaw.com Ms. Smiley may be contacted at krivas@pecklaw.com Read the full story...

Billionaires and CEOs Gather for Milken in a Reeling LA

May 23, 2025 — John Gittelsohn & Maxwell Adler - Bloomberg
This week’s Milken Institute Global Conference represents one of the greatest concentrations of investment capital on the planet, highlighting the power and prestige of the Los Angeles area. With tickets starting at $25,000, the Beverly Hills confab attracts thousands of attendees eager to hear from titans of Wall Street, Washington and Hollywood. Speakers this year include US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Nvidia Corp.’s Jensen Huang and Citigroup Inc.’s Jane Fraser, with Elon Musk, Ken Griffin and Rupert Murdoch recently added to the list of appearances. Inside the Beverly Hilton, guests mingle, make deals or attend “healing sessions” in a wellness garden. In the evening, it’s off to parties at Spago or cocktails atop the Waldorf Astoria, featuring views of the sprawling LA landscape. Within a few miles, the scene gives way to a more stark reality. Reprinted courtesy of John Gittelsohn, Bloomberg and Maxwell Adler, Bloomberg Read the full story...

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