Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings A new year brings with it promise and challenges. The promise is a relatively clean slate and the thought that 2015 will be a great year for construction professionals and those that assist them. The challenges come from the almost inevitable issues that can arise on a construction… Continue reading The Anatomy of a Construction Dispute- The Claim
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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
Early Mediation of Insurance Coverage Disputes
Bruce A. Friedman | JAMS ADR Blog | March 24, 2016 Mediation of insurance coverage disputes prior to the filing of a lawsuit is becoming more common. In part, this trend is the result of ADR provisions in insurance policies that require that the policyholder and insurer mediate coverage disputes prior to engaging in litigation. … Continue reading Early Mediation of Insurance Coverage Disputes
Mediating With an Opponent Who Has Insufficient Authority
John Benjamin Patrick | Gordon & Rees LLP | March 7, 2016 It’s a common enough problem: you’ve been in mediation for 7 hours, and the parties are close to getting a deal done. The gap that appeared insurmountable after lunch has narrowed enough that you can almost shake hands across it. And then the… Continue reading Mediating With an Opponent Who Has Insufficient Authority
Mediation in Construction Disputes: Building Bridges
Jack Rosati, Jr. | Bricker & Eckler LLP | February 12, 2016 Risk is the fertile soil upon which compromise grows. In order to most effectively mediate a construction matter, the mediator must be able to convince the parties of their risk, both with regard to the outcome at trial and with regard to the costs… Continue reading Mediation in Construction Disputes: Building Bridges