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To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: 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 rule before turning to an overview of the Court's decision and its potential impact. The economic loss rule is a legal construct designed to prohibit recovery under a tort theory of liability, like negligence, for purely economic losses that arise out of a contractual relationship. The overarching premise behind the r...

Friday, January 22, 2021 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 rule before turning to an overview of the Court's decision and its potential impact.  The economic loss rule is a legal construct designed to prohibit recovery under a tort theory of liability, like negligence, for purely economic losses that arise out of a contractual relationship.  The overarching premise behind the rule is that parties ...

By Deutsch Kerrigan LLP issued the following announcement on Jan. 5. Deutsch Kerrigan LLP is pleased to announce its top rankings in the 2021 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists. This year, 21 Deutsch Kerrigan attorneys in Louisiana were recognized for their prominence in specific areas of law. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Louisiana are selected by Super Lawyers each year. 2021 LOUISIANA SUPER LAWYERS KEITH J. BERGERON (Construction Litigation, Professional Liability) JOHN JERRY GLAS (Civil Litigation) ROBERT E. KERRIGAN, JR.(General Litigation, Civil Litigatio...