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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Arbitrate, don't surrender!

by Thomas Valkenet on 3/19/2013

One-sided arbitration clauses don't survive judicial scrutiny in Maryland's state and federal courts. Maryland contract law will not enforce an arbitration clause lacking mutuality of consideration....more

Dispute Resolution Boards: Understanding Their Form, Function and Benefits

by Kimberly Gessner | Fowler White Boggs P.A. on 2/26/2013

There is a growing trend in Construction leaning towards “preventative law” in the shape of what is referred to as Dispute Resolution Boards (“DRB”), resulting in saving time, project costs, and legal fees both during and...more

Pinnacle's Limited Impact On California Property Litigation

by Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason LLP on 11/5/2012

Originally published in Insurance Law360 on November 2, 2012. The California Supreme Court recently issued an important decision concerning the forum for litigation of construction defect claims. However, as a practical...more

Arbitration of Construction Defect Claims Against Developer and General Contractor

by Polsinelli on 10/18/2012

Denver District Court orders arbitration of construction defect claims in Glass House Residential Association v. Alta Riverfront LLC et al, no. 2012CV1531....more

Under Construction - Fall 2012

by Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 9/14/2012

In This Issue: - Letter from the Editor - California Supreme Court Enforces Arbitration Provision in Construction Defect Case - Colorado News: Designation of Non-Parties at Fault in Construction Defect Cases...more

Graphics to Help You Better Build Your Construction Case

by Cogent Legal on 9/11/2012

In construction litigation, almost every description—from Aggregate, Beater Bars and Canusa wraps, to Wonderboard, Yokes and Z-bars—involves specialized language of the trade that must be made understandable. Visual aids...more

Key Calif. Supreme Court Decision for Developers in Resolving Construction Defect Disputes

by Duane Morris LLP on 8/20/2012

On August 16, 2012, the California Supreme Court in Pinnacle Museum Tower Association v. Pinnacle Market Development (US), LLC held that arbitration provisions in Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are enforceable...more

Drafting An Arbitration Provision - The VirtualCourthouse Way

by Arthur Ahalt on 9/15/2010

VirtualCourthouse provides a fresh new approach to arbitration. An approach which provides flexibility and cost savings not available through AAA, JAMs, National Arbitration Forum. Have you noticed that arbitration has become...more

Collyer Bristow LLP Construction Update

by Jane Hughes on 9/13/2010

Here is the latest of Collyer Bristow's regular updates on Construction Law. Press Ctrl to click through to the articles. For further information visit www.collyerbristow.com or email Jane Hughes at...more