Adam Pankratz and Remy Smith | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart Washington’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is moving to make changes to its excavation, trenching, and shoring standard, and they want to hear from employers. On February 10-12, 2026, Washington’s State Department of Labor & Industries will hold public hearings on DOSH’s proposal… Continue reading Washington State Seeks Input on New Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring Work Plan Rules
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How to Draft, Enforce, and Resolve Disputes Before They Disrupt Your Operations
Matthew Harrison | IR Global Contracts in Arizona Business: How to Draft, Enforce, and Resolve Disputes Before They Disrupt Your Operations Contracts are the foundation of nearly every business relationship. From purchasing goods to exchanging services, Arizona businesses rely on written agreements to define expectations, allocate risk, and protect their interests. When contracts are clear… Continue reading How to Draft, Enforce, and Resolve Disputes Before They Disrupt Your Operations
Anchoring Mediation in the Merits: A Practical Approach for Neutrals
Steven M. Greenspan | FedArb In complex disputes, mediators sometimes fall into the trap of rushing too quickly toward numbers—talking demands, offers, and bottom lines before the mediation has even had a chance to breathe. In my experience, that’s the fastest way to push parties into their corners, where they get entrenched and start treating… Continue reading Anchoring Mediation in the Merits: A Practical Approach for Neutrals
Minnesota Courts Enforce Policy Provisions Barring Preaward Interest on Appraisal Awards
Lindsey Davis and Bryan Lee | Zelle Insurers must generally pay statutory preaward interest on Minnesota appraisal awards under commercial and residential property policies unless the policy expressly prohibits such interest. Recent decisions confirm that Minnesota courts will enforce policy provisions barring preaward interest. Recovery of interest is based on Minnesota Statute section 549.09, which governs… Continue reading Minnesota Courts Enforce Policy Provisions Barring Preaward Interest on Appraisal Awards
The Financial Damages Model for Loss of Value
A. Scott Davidson, Sid Jaishankar, Ashley Houlden, and Michael Sherlock | Kroll Introduction Damages are generally calculated as either a loss of income or a loss of capital. When damages are determined on account of a loss of capital, it is often necessary to perform a valuation of an asset or business. This chapter is… Continue reading The Financial Damages Model for Loss of Value