Home defect law divides Democrats (May 13, 2009)
Bill to pare homeowner lawsuits hasn’t received Assembly green light

Assembly bill scores one for lawyers in construction defect tug of war (April 22, 2009)
New version would require contractors to carry liability insurance

Debate on home defect law heats up (April 2, 2009)
Builders welcome proposed bill; lawyers for homeowners slam it

Foes under defects law unite to push for its change (Mar 24, 2009)
Builders, subcontractors agree assured plaintiffs’ attorneys fees spur suits against them

Trapped by lawsuits, subcontractors seek relief (February 2009)
Pete King Nevada Corporation helped build 1,200 homes in Nevada last year. In the fourth quarter alone, the company received 110 notices of alleged construction defect.

LV has scrapped some structural inspections (May 2008)
The city of Las Vegas is no longer conducting structural reviews on some buildings as tall as four stories, strip malls, tract homes and big-box stores such as Costco.

Who can sue? Case may decide
Westpark defect ruling may affect Supreme Court decision

Pahrump construction defect case settled for $6.3 million (October 2005)
The first condominium construction defect lawsuit in Pahrump was settled for $6.3 million, an attorney for the plaintiffs said Wednesday.

HOMEBUILDING: Flaws and effect (July 2005)
When it went into effect in August 2003, Nevada Senate Bill 241 had a simple purpose: to give builders 90 days to respond to homeowners' claims of construction defects

Condos may put focus on laws (February 2005)
Lawyer says apartment conversions may raise new issues for builders.

NEVADA BAR FOUNDATION: Silver Ball (June 2004)
The Nevada Law Foundation held its 10th annual Silver Ball in April, featuring an elegant evening of wining, dining and celebrating.

Defect Attorney Builds Reputation in LV (February 2004)
Homes should be built to last, but if they aren't, builders might find themselves facing attorney Scott Canepa.

Condominium owners awarded $20.5 million (July 2003)
Condominium owners at the Canyon Willow Community in southeast Las Vegas were awarded a $20.5 million construction defect settlement Thursday.

Both sides support home defects bill (May 2003)
Home builders and trial lawyers promised the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Thursday that they'd stick with their compromise on revisions to Nevada's construction defects law.

Potholes in the Rhodes (May 2003)
Developer who wants to build on Blue Diamond Hill has tarnished construction record.

Lawmakers Urge Lawyers to Work out Compromise on Home-Defect Legislation (May 2003)
CARSON CITY -- Lawmakers are urging lawyers to work out a compromise with builders on legislation requiring Nevada homeowners to file notice and wait several months before suing over leaky roofs or cracked walls.

Adversaries Voice Opinions on Defect Bill (March 2003)
Your can't fault the Committee on Commerce and Labor for confusing friends with foes of Senate Bill 241, which would make various changes to construction defect laws.

Should construction-defect laws be overhauled? (January 2003)
By Steve Hill and Scott Canepa

State task force to recommend new laws for construction lawsuits (December 2002)
CARSON CITY -- A state task force has agreed to recommend that contractors should have a chance to repair construction defects before homeowners file lawsuits related to the defects.

HOUSING: Cracks in the foundation (June 2005)
It's the No. 1 question local lawyer Scott Canepa hears when he sues home builders for construction defects.

Defect Suit Settled (February 2002)
Legacy Legends condominium owners last week settled their construction defect claims against Pacific Properties and Development Corp. and Pacific Homes Inc. for $8.03 million.

Builders Hit With Defect Award (August 2002)
A Clark County jury awarded a Henderson homeowners association a record $12 million Wednesday after a construction defect trial that lasted five weeks.

Accord Reached in Defect Litigation (August 2003)
A civil trial ends with what may be the largest award ever in Nevada construction-defect case.

Record settlement reached in lawsuit over condo defects (August 2000)
A settlement of $16.25 million, the largest on record in Clark County, was reached Wednesday, midway through construction defect trial.

Senate Committee Holds Hearing On S.B.
241 More than 300 contractors crammed into a hearing room in the Grant Sawyer Building on March 19 and 20 to hear testimony on SB 241, the Coalition for Fairness in Construction's "Right to Repair" bill.

Home Defects Suits Settled for $21 Million (January 2000)
Five Las Vegas home builders and developers agreed this month to pay $20.95 million to settle two construction defect lawsuits.

Homeowners win settlement, lawyer says (February 2000)
Homeowners living in a North Las Vegas subdivision won a $16.2 million settlement Monday against developers who built their homes on expansive and corrosive soil, an attorney said.