11th Circuit Upholds Arbitration in Construction Contract Dispute, Rejects Jurisdiction Challenge by Subcontractor

Nathan R. Woods | Marshall Dennehey John Bell Construction (JBC) served as a subcontractor for Tutor Perini Corp. on the Miami-Dade County courthouse construction project for which Tutor Perini was the design-builder and Plenary Justice Miami, LLC (Plenary) was the developer. JBC sought to increase compensation for cement masons and tile setters from $13.76–$18.01 per… Continue reading 11th Circuit Upholds Arbitration in Construction Contract Dispute, Rejects Jurisdiction Challenge by Subcontractor

International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Use Of An AI Arbitrator For Construction Arbitrations

Jessica Sabbath and Lisa Richman | McDermott Will & Schulte Mealey’s International Arbitration Report recently asked industry experts and leaders for their thoughts on the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) announcement of the launch of an AI arbitrator for use in construction arbitration. https://www.adr.org/ press-releases/aaa-icdr-to-launch-ai-native-arbitrator transforming-dispute-resolution/. We would like to thank the following… Continue reading International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Use Of An AI Arbitrator For Construction Arbitrations

AI in Arbitration: Use Cases and Considerations for 2026

Nadia Nicolaou | Opus 2 AI is no longer at the margins of legal practice: it is becoming central to how disputes are resolved, resources are allocated, and justice is delivered. AI in arbitration promises faster workflows, sharper insights, and more predictable outcomes. Yet its growing presence also raises critical questions about transparency, fairness, and… Continue reading AI in Arbitration: Use Cases and Considerations for 2026

Dispute Resolution: Compelling Third-Party Evidence in the United States Through Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act

Rachel B. Goldman, Camille Ng, Martin Gusy and Mark R. Wulfe | Bracewell Introduction Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA),1 the key federal legislation governing arbitrations in the United States. Section 7 of the FAA governs arbitral subpoenas.2 This provision authorises arbitrators to ‘summon in writing any person to attend before… Continue reading Dispute Resolution: Compelling Third-Party Evidence in the United States Through Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act

Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration: Is There Room for AI Arbitrators?—Part I

Farqaleet Khokhar | American Arbitration Association In this two-part article, the author explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on arbitration. In this first part, the author expounds on the evolution and functions of AI tools to consider how AI is designed and deployed. Then, the author examines the pros and cons of AI to… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration: Is There Room for AI Arbitrators?—Part I