January 31, 2023
How does it apply in a case involving the ransomware payment from a cryptocurrency account? Proximate cause, which refers to the closest/first cause of an accident, is a basic principle of insurance. Although there are several classic examples of how proximate cause works, a case involving cryptocurrency was recently decided based on the principle of […]
April 22, 2019
Siting and design efficiency — the goal is to minimize impact in terms of a building’s location and the surrounding environment. Energy efficiency — includes minimizing air leakage with high performance windows and insulation, reducing the need for natural light by maximizing solar gain with strategic placement of walls and windows, and implementing renewable energy […]
November 17, 2017
It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this time of year, when the days keep getting shorter and shorter? Those answers can differ […]
October 20, 2017
As a busy homeowner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain house-cleaning projects should be in the “long-term maintenance” category. But putting them on hold for too long can have […]
