
Month: August 2024
D.C. Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Homeowners on Single-Family Exemption Act of 2018
On August 22, 2024, the D.C. Court of Appeals in Lashawn Lane v. District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development held that the Single-Family Exemption Act of 2018, D.C. Law 22-120, § 409, 65 D.C. Reg. 5077 (2018) (“Single-Family Exemption Act”) applies to all tenants of single-family properties regardless of when their ... Read More
Massachusetts Appellate Court Holds Construction Defects Not “Property Damage” Under Commercial General Liability Policy
In a significant decision issued on August 14, 2024, the Massachusetts Appeals Court in Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc. held that widespread construction defects in the construction of a home were not covered by the construction company’s general liability (CGL) policy. The appellate court upheld a trial court decision granting summary judgment for an insurer who had argued that ... Read More
The Best Lawyers in America 2025
Jackson & Campbell, P.C. is pleased to announce a number of our Directors have been named The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 Edition. Congratulations to: Nathan J. Bresee (2025) - Real Estate Law Arthur D. Burger (2015) - ... Read More