R. James Kravitz | Fox Rothschild LLP | January 14, 2015 I recently tried a commercial dispute where the judge expressed a negative view of my client’s case at the outset. She seemed predisposed in favor of my adversary. This was frustrating because I felt confident my clients had been wronged and had meritorious claims.… Continue reading What Do You Do If The Judge Does Not Like Your Case
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How To Stay In The Court’s Good Graces
Elizabeth J. Hampton | Fox Rothschild LLP | December 24, 2012 Do you ever wonder what will endear you to a judge – or not? As a former judicial law clerk, I had a front seat view of what drove my boss crazy and applied that inside knowledge to my practice for the past 25… Continue reading How To Stay In The Court’s Good Graces
Is the Med-Arb Format Right For You?
Nicholas P. Brown | The Dispute Resolver | December 11, 2014 As the cost of litigation has grown and the appetite for its attendant risks declined, owners and contractors have increasingly relied upon mediation and binding arbitration to resolve disputes. One particularly unique dispute resolution format is the combination mediation/arbitration (or “med-arb”) where the same… Continue reading Is the Med-Arb Format Right For You?
Arbitration vs. Litigation – 5 Issues to Consider
J. David Arkell and Benjamin M. Petre – February 14, 2013 Our topic for the month… Deciding whether to utilize a mandatory arbitration clause in a contract is important, especially in the construction industry. Advantages and disadvantages of litigation versus arbitration should be carefully weighed before entering into a contract or subcontract. Factors to consider:… Continue reading Arbitration vs. Litigation – 5 Issues to Consider
When is Work Product Not?
John I. Spangler, III & Deborah Cazan – December 10, 2012 Introduction Construction disputes present complex issues of causation—what caused the accident, the delay or the added costs. Third-party consultants are frequently engaged to evaluate and offer opinions on causation, performance, schedules and costs. Then, when the dispute or accident ends up in litigation, the… Continue reading When is Work Product Not?