Stacy L. LaScala | Construction Executive Construction mediation can occur during or after construction and prior to or during arbitration or litigation. But, regardless of when a construction mediation occurs, its success often depends on the parties’ willingness to exchange critical information well in advance of the mediation session. TIPS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PRACTITIONER 1.… Continue reading Construction Mediation Tips for Practitioners and ‘Eyes Only’ Tips for Construction Mediators
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Mediation is (Almost) Always Worth a Shot
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings As Hurricane Ian is bearing down on Florida the economy is sputtering, it is easy to lose track of things that construction professionals (among others) can control. One of those things is how to resolve your construction dispute. When initial, and hopefully business-oriented, discussions break down and the construction lawyers get involved, often… Continue reading Mediation is (Almost) Always Worth a Shot
Can I be Required to Mediate, Arbitrate or Litigate a California Construction Dispute in Some Other State?
William L. Porter | Porter Law Group It is not uncommon in the construction industry for an out-of-state general contractor to include a provision in a subcontract requiring a California subcontractor to resolve disputes outside the state of California, even though the work is to be performed within California. Fortunately, most California subcontractors are immune… Continue reading Can I be Required to Mediate, Arbitrate or Litigate a California Construction Dispute in Some Other State?
Practical Tips For Mediation Success
Rex Darrell Berry | Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud & Romo Often it is said that “the best result in mediation is the one that makes everyone equally unhappy.” Even so, experience proves that the party who usually comes out best in mediation is the one who is most prepared. This article provides some common sense,… Continue reading Practical Tips For Mediation Success
Why Traditional Mediation Methods Do Not Work
Tenny C. Rostomian-Amin | TALG Paving the Way for Skilled Mediation In 2020 much of life in America, and across the globe, came to a screeching halt as the coronavirus spread, closing courthouses as well as schools and businesses alike. The closure of state and federal courthouses left many litigants in a state of perpetual… Continue reading Why Traditional Mediation Methods Do Not Work