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Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
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Abbey Healthcare - A Prompt for Considering Contractual Adjudication in Collateral Warranties?

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An article considering the Supreme Court’s decision in Abbey Healthcare, which decided that a typically worded collateral warranty is not a construction contract for the purposes of the Housing Grants, Construction and...more

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Five of the Most Common Construction Disputes that Require Construction Lawyers

Construction projects are often complex endeavors involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant investments. Despite meticulous planning, disputes can arise, posing challenges that require legal expertise...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Attorneys’ Fees and the American Arbitration Association Rule

A common question from clients, when a dispute arises on a construction project, is whether they can recover their attorney’s fees from the other side if they pursue a case and win. More often than not, such fees are not...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Unpacking Recent Trends in Major Projects and Infrastructure Arbitration

Amid the evolving complexities of infrastructure projects, stakeholders are increasingly seeking innovative solutions to mitigate risk and manage disputes more efficiently. Below, we discuss recent trends shaping major...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Emerging Trends in Construction Arbitration: Adapting to a Changing Landscape

Construction arbitration has evolved significantly over the years. As the industry continues to evolve, so too do the trends and practices within construction arbitration. This article looks at some of the emerging trends...more

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New Changes to AAA Construction Rules

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Many construction contracts, especially on private projects, contain alternative dispute resolution provisions.  These provisions often incorporate the Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures of the American...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 4, April 2024

Welcome to our fourth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we introduce you to Todd Biddle, Member in...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Mistake No. 2 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Not Educating Clients on the Pros and Cons of...

I have practiced law for 40 years, with the vast majority of that time spent as a “construction lawyer.” I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when on the other side of a dispute, as well as when serving...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

American Arbitration Association Revises Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures

The American Arbitration Association (AAA), one of the longest-standing and experienced alternative dispute resolution (ADR) administrators, has unveiled a significant update to its Construction Industry Rules and Mediation...more

Kaufman & Canoles

K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - March 2024

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One day, Name, Image and Likeness may pivot away from collectives and pivot toward university-based funding. At least one prominent athletic department is preparing for the possibility....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Mistake No. 1: Not Realizing It’s All About the Facts

I have practiced law for 40 years, with the vast majority spent as a “construction lawyer.” I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when on the other side of a dispute, as well as when serving well over 300...more

Troutman Pepper

I Lived It: Litigator Provides His Perspective on Solar Warranty Claims

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This article explores practical steps a solar array owner or operator can take now to better position itself to make warranty-related claims five, 10 or even 25 years into the future. These tips are based on my experience...more

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Effective Dispute Avoidance in Construction and Infrastructure Projects

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In this article, BCLP partner Shy Jackson and Aluko & Oyebode partner Ngo-Martins Okonmah are collaborating to discuss the most effective means by which to avoid disputes relating to construction and infrastructure projects...more

Whitcomb Selinsky, PC

The Significance of Worker Classification under the Davis-Bacon Act

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Arbitration and Worker Classification - In a recent court opinion from the United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, an essential dispute arose between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 113...more

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Integrating Independent Forensic Analyses in International Construction Arbitrations

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This article discusses the various independent analyses that experts perform and how these analyses should be integrated when involved in a construction dispute that has progressed to international arbitration. While experts...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Grounds for Vacating an Arbitration Award Remain Extremely Limited

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision last week upholding an arbitral award, despite the failure of the arbitrators to make certain pertinent disclosures. The case involves an international arbitration...more

Winstead PC

Arbitration for All: Texas Supreme Court Hands Down Two Big Wins for Developers and Builders Seeking to Enforce Arbitration...

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While it may seem evident that household members and subsequent purchasers bringing a construction defect claim are bound by the arbitration provision contained in the purchase and sale contract for the home, that was not the...more

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Opinion: Stop Requiring Exhibit Lists!

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You are conducting the final hearing of a high-dollar construction arbitration. Opposing counsel hands you the next document that counsel plans to use in questioning the witness on the stand. You notice that the document is...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon Court of Appeals Analyzes Insurance Coverage Issues in Construction Dispute

In Twigg v. Admiral Insurance Co.,[1] the Oregon Court of Appeals recently resolved an insurance coverage dispute arising out of a construction project. Two homeowners hired a contractor to build a new home. The homeowners...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

Architects Should Not Make Initial Decisions on Construction Disputes

A common provision often deleted from the standard form AIA documents is the provision in the AIA A201 General Conditions requiring an Initial Decision Maker (IDM) for claims between the contractor and owner. In the A201, the...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

"Arbitration Agreements in Residential Construction Contracts," ActionLine Spring 2023

Since July 2019, Florida has seen an influx of over 550,000 new residents, driven in large part by economic migration from other states. This population growth has been accompanied, at least until the third quarter of 2022,...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

Efforts Expected of a Contractor When Efforts Clauses Are in Dispute

Originally published by the Daily Journal of Commerce on May 18, 2023. You will often see in construction contracts terms directing the contractor to use “best efforts” or “reasonable efforts” or “commercially reasonable...more

Stoel Rives -  Ahead of Schedule

What Parties Ought To Consider When Considering Arbitration Provisions

When reviewing a proposed design or construction contract, the responding party will often do a cursory check to see whether the contract proposes arbitration or litigation for dispute resolution. So long as the proposed...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Emergency Arbitration Proceedings and How They Relate to Construction Disputes

A recent win by a team of Bradley construction attorneys highlighted the role emergency arbitration proceedings can play in a dispute subject to an arbitration agreement.  The ongoing case involves the design and construction...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

Dear YouDIg? An Eye for an Eye?

Dear YouDig?, I am the CEO of a prominent and established developer. It’s been a long wonderful road. We are blessed with a great team who have worked together with great success. When I look back, the only thing I wish I...more

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