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July 2025 Insurance Update

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We cover a broad range of topics in this month’s insurance update. The Supreme Court of Vermont considers how to measure a boat’s capacity under a watercraft exclusion. The Sixth Circuit decides whether an equipment...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

The Economic Loss Rule - Recently Refined or Redefined by the North Carolina Supreme Court

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Recently, the North Carolina Supreme Court issued a decision impacting the application of the economic loss rule in commercial settings, particularly construction. This article provides a refresher on the economic loss...more

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Construction Claims – No Contract, No Claims?

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The North Carolina Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Crescent University City Venture, LLC v. Trussway Manufacturing, Inc. The case decided the question of whether a commercial developer-owner can bring a negligence...more

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Avoiding Commercial Lease Disputes – Clearly Reflecting the Intent of the Parties is Key!

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A commercial lease symbolizes a consensual relationship between parties that can be enduring and rewarding, or short-sighted and emotionally and financially taxing. Entering into a clearly drafted lease agreement at the...more

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Work in "Ultrahazardous" Activity Does Not Provide North Carolina Employees with Exception to Workers' Compensation Exclusivity

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Workers’ Compensation exclusivity means that for the overwhelming majority of workplace injuries, employees are limited to compensation through the Comp system. Under the North Carolina Supreme Court’s Woodson decision,...more

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