Collier Marsh | Construction Executive Construction companies and developers are accelerating projects in the southeast and throughout the country as the economy rebounds from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether they are building commercial, industrial or residential projects, these developments often require rezoning to maximize an investment. But rezoning disputes can add significant delays… Continue reading What Is the Best Way to Avoid Rezoning Disputes?
Month: September 2021
The Significance of Nonverbal Communication in Mediation and Arbitration
Joan B. Kessler | JAMS Nonverbal communication may impact participants’ thoughts and emotions in a mediation or arbitration and should be considered when evaluating communication feedback during these sessions. While the words that are spoken are critical to assessing communication, assessing the meaning of words through evaluating nonverbal gestures and cues, body language and eye… Continue reading The Significance of Nonverbal Communication in Mediation and Arbitration
What You Need to Know About Delay Claims and How to Prove or Defend Against Them
Denise M. Motta | Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani It is inevitable that a steel fabricator will be delayed or be accused of delay on a project. There are many considerations that go into proving and defending delay claims. From a legal perspective, several issues must be addressed: (1) the type of delay; (2) proof required… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Delay Claims and How to Prove or Defend Against Them
A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars
William Underwood | ConsensusDocs “Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders – the most famous of which is ‘never get involved in a land war in Asia’ – but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.’”[1] Vizzini forgot… Continue reading A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars
Tips on Termination: Recent Washington Case Examines Parties’ Rights
Danika L. Duffy and Bart W. Reed | Stoel Rives Owners and contractors should consider the recent Washington Supreme Court decision Conway Construction Co. v. City of Puyallup, which emphasizes the importance of carefully drafting, and following, a Termination of Construction Contracts. An overview of termination provisions Termination provisions dictate the terminating party’s rights, remedies and… Continue reading Tips on Termination: Recent Washington Case Examines Parties’ Rights