2/19/2025 11:00:40 AM The "Cloud" - What is it? By Jeffrey Nix The “cloud” is generally defined as a network of remote third-party computers or host “servers” that provide resources, data, services,...
2/12/2025 1:55:49 PM Exploring the Doctrine of "Useful Life" and the Recovery of Damages? By Jeffrey Nix The doctrine of “useful life” has applications in both accounting and litigation. In accounting, “useful life” is forward looking to...
2/5/2025 11:45:00 AM Explaining "Betterment" and "First Cost" - Limitations Upon Available Damages. By Jeffrey Nix Recovering damages does not give the claimant an open checkbook. There are legal restrictions upon the type and amount of damages for...
1/29/2025 12:00:09 PM How Wastewater is Treated to Become Safe for Release to the Environment? By Jeffrey Nix The United States creates approximately 34 billion gallons of wastewater each and every day both domestically and commercially. The...
1/22/2025 11:15:04 AM Understanding the "Mitigation of Damages" Doctrine By Jeffrey Nix Claimants who suffer damages due to the acts or omissions of another cannot, in most instances, just sit back and allow such costs and...
1/15/2025 11:45:06 AM A Primer on Sick Building Syndrome By Jeffrey Nix “Sick Building Syndrome” otherwise known as poor indoor air quality ("IAQ") renders building occupants sick and/or makes pre-existing...
1/8/2025 11:05:28 AM Understanding the Connection Between the "Doctrine of Strict Liability" and the Johnstown Flood By Jeffrey Nix “Strict Liability” or SL is a legal doctrine under which an individual or entity is responsible for all damages caused by an act or...
12/18/2024 11:25:35 AM Rudy the Red-Nosed Inspector! By Jeffrey Nix There were owners, contractors, subcontractors, and lendersPlumbers, electricians, carpenters, and vendorsBut then came the need to...
12/4/2024 2:02:49 PM Revisiting the 1976 Legionnaires Disease Outbreak! By Jeffrey Nix Those of us who recall the 1976 outbreak of Legionnaires disease should remember the scare of a possible flu-like pandemic. Those who...
11/20/2024 11:15:07 AM Who is Responsible for all These Foodborne Illnesses? By Jeffrey Nix Foodborne illnesses have become commonplace in the United States. The recent outbreak of listeria in products prepared at the Boars Head...
11/13/2024 11:45:18 AM When do Agents Have Authority to Bind Principals to Contracts? By Jeffrey Nix Construction attorney’s deal with construction contracts on a daily basis. We are constantly drafting, editing, negotiating, and...
10/16/2024 10:15:06 AM Should Prevailing Parties in Litigation Recover Attorney's Fees? By Jeffrey Nix Parties who prevail in litigation throughout the US are generally not entitled to recover costs and attorneys fees, unless provided by...