Kelly Smith | Snell & Wilmer The American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) produces form contract documents widely used in the construction industry. Because of the prevalence of AIA contracts, many parties consider them to be standard and may not fully scrutinize the contract provisions or their future implications. This is especially problematic in Colorado where… Continue reading AIA Arbitration Provisions May Limit Recoverable Damages on Colorado Projects
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Dispute Review Boards for Real-Time Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
Neal J. Sweeney | ConsensusDocs | July 19, 2019 The use of dispute tribunals generally referred to as Dispute Review Boards or DRBs on major projects has matured. Use of a DRB cannot guarantee elimination of post-project litigation, but when used properly, a DRB can be an enormously effective tool to avoid and resolve disputes… Continue reading Dispute Review Boards for Real-Time Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
Ohio Court of Claims Upholds Necessity of Contractors and Sureties to Follow Contractual Dispute Resolution Process
Casey Cross | Bricker & Eckler | July 10, 2019 In Berkley Ins. Co. v. Kent State University, Case No. 2018-00579, 2018-Ohio-5453 (Dec. 6, 2018), the Ohio Court of Claims held that when a construction contract contains a mandatory dispute resolution process, that process must be followed. Otherwise, the surety or contractor’s claim is irrevocably waived.… Continue reading Ohio Court of Claims Upholds Necessity of Contractors and Sureties to Follow Contractual Dispute Resolution Process
Dispute Resolution in the USA
Caitlyn Slovacek, Robert J. Ward and Robert M. Abrahams | Schulte Roth & Zabel | April 29, 2019 Litigation Court system What is the structure of the civil court system? The United States Supreme Court is the highest federal court and is provided for in article III of the United States Constitution. The Supreme Court… Continue reading Dispute Resolution in the USA
Dispute Resolution in California
Peter S. Selvin | TroyGold PC | April 29, 2019 Litigation Court system What is the structure of the civil court system? In the US, there are parallel state and federal court systems, consisting in each case of a trial court, an intermediate appellate court and a Supreme Court. While there are a number of… Continue reading Dispute Resolution in California