Julie D. Goldstein – July 24, 2012 A recent study and report by ARCADIS found that construction disputes in the U.S. lasted an average of 14.4 months in 2011, compared to 11.4 months in 2010. In contrast, the global average was only 10.6 months, and specifically disputes in the U.K. were resolved at only 8.7 months. … Continue reading Cost of Construction Disputes Going Down
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Early Resolution Strategies for Real Estate Disputes
Ever-increasing pressures to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently make it critical to give early consideration to strategies to maximize means for prompt resolution of disputes by settlement or adjudication. By making an early and comprehensive factual investigation and preliminary legal analysis, and considering various alternative mechanisms for dispute resolution outside traditional litigation, the real estate… Continue reading Early Resolution Strategies for Real Estate Disputes
Administrative Fees Should be Considered When Selecting a Dispute Resolution Provision
Patrick J. Kearney – March 2, 2012 Both lawyers and clients agonize over the tactical advantages and disadvantages of arbitration and litigation. Generally, the reason for the prolonged deliberation is the parties are attempting to make a reasoned and informed decision when selecting a dispute resolution provision for their contract. Some parties prefer arbitration, because… Continue reading Administrative Fees Should be Considered When Selecting a Dispute Resolution Provision
Insurance Appraisal as an Insurance Claim Dispute Resolution Tool
By Eugene Peterson – March 5, 2012 Over the past few months, I have been amazed, even surprised to learn that many legal professionals are totally unaware of an alternative method of dispute resolution for insurance property claims, when the adjuster and the insured cannot come to agreement. We all know of arbitrations, mediations and… Continue reading Insurance Appraisal as an Insurance Claim Dispute Resolution Tool