Lionel M. Schooler | Jackson Walker | July 14, 2016 G. T. Leach Builders V. Sapphire V.P.: Non-Signatories’ Right to Compel Arbitration; Waiver of Right to Arbitrate By far, the most recent, significant arbitration development for construction law practitioners was the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in G. T. Leach Builders v. Sapphire V.P., which reiterated… Continue reading Latest Developments in Arbitration for the Construction Law Practitioner
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Q. Is My Arbitration Provision Enforceable? A. Maybe
Josh Bennett | Rogers Townsend & Thomas | July 12, 2016 Contractors often insert provisions into their contracts that seemingly would benefit them if a dispute were to arise down the road. However, the question often arises whether such provisions are always enforceable. Unfortunately, the answer is usually a resounding “maybe.” This past week, on… Continue reading Q. Is My Arbitration Provision Enforceable? A. Maybe
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
Texas Should Look to Georgia on Mandatory Arbitration Issue
Patrick McGinnis | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | June 1, 2016 We know an insurance company has submitted to the Texas Department of Insurance (“TDI”) a policy that requires mandatory arbitration in the event of a dispute on a claim. TDI won’t disclose which carrier submitted the new policy form or provide a copy… Continue reading Texas Should Look to Georgia on Mandatory Arbitration Issue
Is Arbitration All It’s Cracked Up To Be?
Thomas L. Rosenberg | Roetzel & Andress | May 11, 2016 In the late 1980s, early 1990s, alternative dispute resolution came on the scene and was all the rage as a means to effectively and quickly resolve disputes on construction projects at a lower cost than litigation. Now, many years later, the tide has turned… Continue reading Is Arbitration All It’s Cracked Up To Be?