Philip Bruner and Leslie King O’Neal | JAMS Construction projects are often complex, involving many parties, materials and systems. Likewise, many construction-related disputes are complex because they involve multiple parties as well as complex technical and legal issues. Mediation is a proven method for resolving all types of construction disputes more quickly and economically, allowing the parties… Continue reading Multiparty Mediations: Strategies for Success
Month: October 2024
Beyond Witness Preparation
Esquire Deposition Solutions Thorough preparation of the deposition witness is critical to successful deposition practice. Prior to the deposition, the witness should be advised how and when to respond to questioning, the roles of counsel and the court reporter, and how to appear and behave during the deposition. A well-prepared witness will also appreciate the… Continue reading Beyond Witness Preparation
Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon?
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Remaine When a construction project goes bad, there will often be more than one party looking for payment. The project owner might fail to pay both the contractor and the lender. If both the contractor and lender have liens, whose lien has priority? The short answer: it depends. The General… Continue reading Contractors vs. Lenders – Who Has Lien Priority in Oregon?
The Fine Line Between Delay and Bad Faith: Insights from the Fifth Circuit.
Ashley Eldridge | Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith A prompt response is critical when disaster strikes, but as the Fifth Circuit recently ruled, delays may be excusable in certain circumstances. In First United Pentecostal Church v. Church Mut. Ins. Co., No. 23-30779, 2024 WL 4511240 (5th Cir. Oct. 17, 2024), First United Pentecostal Church sued Church Mutual… Continue reading The Fine Line Between Delay and Bad Faith: Insights from the Fifth Circuit.
With Wildfires at a Peak, “Firetech” Is Joining Smart City Lineups
James P. Bobotek | Gravel2Gavel The threat of extreme wildfires has doubled in the past 20 years, with almost 20,000 fires blazing across the United States in 2024 alone. These high-intensity fires can be deadly, expensive, and create lingering health and environmental consequences. While we are used to seeing firefighters on the frontlines, researchers hope that next-generation… Continue reading With Wildfires at a Peak, “Firetech” Is Joining Smart City Lineups