A New AAA Study Confirms that Arbitration is Faster to Resolution Than Court – And the Difference Can be Assessed Monetarily

John P. Ahlers | Ahlers & Cressman PLLC | June 1, 2017 There has been a perception among some litigators that arbitration is more expensive than court due to several factors.  Among them: The “upfront” costs are higher in that filing fees for arbitration exceed those in court.  Arbitrators are paid, whether hourly or a… Continue reading A New AAA Study Confirms that Arbitration is Faster to Resolution Than Court – And the Difference Can be Assessed Monetarily

AAA’s Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures – What You Need to Know

Bryan G. Scott | Spilman Thomas & Battle | June 28, 2016 The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) recently revised its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The revised rules became effective on July 1, 2015 and include a host of changes, large and small. Here is what you need to know: Increased Thresholds for… Continue reading AAA’s Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures – What You Need to Know

Arbitration Forum Dispute Does Not Necessarily Breach Contract Nor Waive Arbitration Right

Richard Raysman | Holland & Knight LLP | May 11, 2016 It is not breaking news that arbitration clauses are both increasingly favored and enforced, especially after the 2011 Supreme Court decision that held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempted a California state law that had prohibited contracts from barring class-wide arbitration. Unsurprisingly, this has… Continue reading Arbitration Forum Dispute Does Not Necessarily Breach Contract Nor Waive Arbitration Right

New American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Arbitration Rules in Effect July 1

Kenneth Rubenstein | PretiFlaherty | June 30, 2015 The American Arbitration Association has issued revised Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures, which are intended to provide “a more streamlined, cost-effective and tightly managed process.”  Some of the most significant amendments include: A mediation step for all cases with claims of $100,000 or more (with both… Continue reading New American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Arbitration Rules in Effect July 1

New AAA Construction Rules Offer Certainty to Arbitration of Construction Disputes

Nicholas V. Fox, George E. Rahn, Jr. and Frederick D. Strober – June 19, 2014 The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) unveiled supplementary rules for construction proceedings that seek to remove some uncertainty from the resolution of construction disputes.  The new rules, which took effect on June 15, 2014, permit the parties to predetermine certain aspects… Continue reading New AAA Construction Rules Offer Certainty to Arbitration of Construction Disputes

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