Effective March 1, 2024, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) has revised its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures (AAA Rules).
The AAA Rules provide a framework for resolving...more
With most of the country on stay at home orders of some variety and court closings, parties to claims, litigation, and arbitrations are adapting quickly to virtual litigation activities that are customarily done in person. ...more
There is rightfully a lot of buzz in the industry about force majeure clauses. Authors are writing about how far and how much they protect contracting parties from unforeseen and uncontrollable events that cause delay....more
There are increasing reports that some subcontractors have decided to suspend operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. The subcontractors made this difficult decision even though the construction projects for which the...more
The workers’ compensation statute in many states provides that the workers’ compensation benefits received by an injured employee is the employee’s exclusive remedy. The benefits are paid based on a no-fault basis and the...more
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Complex construction projects have many moving parts and numerous stakeholders. Each project often contains its own unique challenges and obstacles. Finding the right solution does not often come by trying to utilize a...more