Jason Copley, Michael Schwartz and Nathan Marinkovich | Cohen Seglias The construction industry continues to navigate a transformative period involving the integration of smart technology, cloud computing and additive manufacturing (commonly known as 3D construction printing (“3DCP”). Once relegated to experimental prototypes, 3DCP has continued its transition into an evolving construction technology aimed at solving… Continue reading Why 3D Construction Printing is Gaining Ground
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Who Owns the Leak? Condominium Repair Responsibility When the Envelope Fails
Heather A. DeGrave and Sara S. Jawad | Hahn Loeser & Parks When a building envelope fails, whether from natural disaster, construction defect, or wear and tear, the first dispute in a condominium setting may not be, “What failed?” It may be, “Who owns the problem?” Is the association responsible because it is part of… Continue reading Who Owns the Leak? Condominium Repair Responsibility When the Envelope Fails
Use of Expert Determination as an ADR Method
Ali Fard | Ankura Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms are generally designed to deliver time and cost efficiency, procedural flexibility, and confidentiality. However, one key consideration that is often understated is the degree of confidence the chosen ADR method can provide in achieving a fair and reasonable outcome. Many dispute resolution specialists have experienced utterly… Continue reading Use of Expert Determination as an ADR Method
Think Before You Chat: Using AI For Legal Questions May Waive Privilege And Create Discovery Risks
Zagros S. Bassirian and William D. Doodokyan | GreenbergTraurig With artificial intelligence tools becoming part of everyday decision-making, for some, chatbots are a first stop for help with answering questions, including questions that feel “legal” in nature. Such questions might include whether a contract clause is enforceable, how to respond to a demand letter, or… Continue reading Think Before You Chat: Using AI For Legal Questions May Waive Privilege And Create Discovery Risks
Managing Document Discovery in Construction Disputes
Zachary Davis | Stoel Rives Construction projects by their nature tend to be document intensive. This is a function of how the industry delivers projects: An owner traditionally hires an architect or engineer to design a project, who in turn hires subconsultants. The same happens on the construction side: An owner hires a general contractor,… Continue reading Managing Document Discovery in Construction Disputes