Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | November 18, 2015 I’ll bet you’re thinking by now that I have beaten the mediation drum to death and that I wouldn’t have any more praise for the process than I have heaped upon it here at this corner of the construction law “blawgosphere.” Well, just about… Continue reading Another Reason to Love Construction Mediation (Read: Why Mediation Works)
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New American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Arbitration Rules in Effect July 1
Kenneth Rubenstein | PretiFlaherty | June 30, 2015 The American Arbitration Association has issued revised Construction Industry Rules and Mediation Procedures, which are intended to provide “a more streamlined, cost-effective and tightly managed process.” Some of the most significant amendments include: A mediation step for all cases with claims of $100,000 or more (with both… Continue reading New American Arbitration Association Construction Industry Arbitration Rules in Effect July 1
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?
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Diaz Reus – December 18, 2013 The benefits to mediation over litigation are substantial: it’s ultimately less expensive than proceeding to trial; it saves time; and it avoids the hidden costs of litigation, which often include reduced productivity and, likely, profitability. Moreover, it is usually a court ordered requirement prior to proceeding to trial. Mediation… Continue reading Can’t We All Just Get Along?
OSHA Announces Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr. – October 17, 2013 As apart of its enhanced whistleblower focus, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is launching an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) pilot program for complaints filed with OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program. OSHA’s ADR program is intended to assist complainants and employers in resolving their disputes in a… Continue reading OSHA Announces Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program