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Contractors Insurance Alert: Construction Defect Lawsuits Rising

A new report identifying commercial litigation waves likely to pick up steam in 2025 highlights one particular theme that could further lengthen the tail of general liability claims for insurers writing policies for contractors and builders. The 2025 “Commercial Litigation …

Tennessee Supreme Court to Create Business Court Pilot Project

The Tennessee Supreme Court has announced the creation of a new business court pilot project that aims to make complex commercial litigation more efficient. The new pilot court will be located in Nashville and be overseen by Davidson County Chancellor …

West Virgnia Business Court HQ Opens in Martinsburg

The West Virginia Supreme Court’s first division to be located outside Charleston is open for business. The new business court division’s headquarters opened Wednesday in Martinsburg. The Supreme Court says about 100 people attended the ceremony. The division will focus …

West Virginia Seeks Input on Proposed Business Court

The West Virginia Supreme Court is seeking comment on proposed rules for a new court system for business-related lawsuits. The court is reviewing draft rules presented by a committee led by Wayne County Circuit Judge Darrell Pratt. Pratt has said …