Christopher Keele | JAMS My thoughts on how mediators and arbitrators really think and act At a recent local bar event, a young lawyer approached me to ask if he could join me at the table where I was enjoying a quick bite to eat. We introduced ourselves and shared a little bit about ourselves.… Continue reading Inside The Minds And Hearts Of Dispute Resolution Neutrals
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Dispute Resolution in Your Construction Contract
David Adelstein | Florida Construction Legal Updates There are important provisions in your construction contract that are geared towards dispute resolution. These are provisions you want to understand – not when a dispute arises, but BEFORE the dispute ever occurs. Many times, dispute resolution provisions are cast aside or not appreciated until a dispute rears its ugly head. … Continue reading Dispute Resolution in Your Construction Contract
A General Introduction to Projects and Construction in USA
Henry Scott, Karen B. Wong and Miguel Duran | Milbank An extract from The Projects and Construction Review, 11th Edition Introduction The project finance market in the United States benefits from a well-developed legal framework and sophisticated financial markets. The US legal system is generally viewed as clearly codified, stable and efficient, as well as… Continue reading A General Introduction to Projects and Construction in USA
Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution
Jeffrey Kozek | Construction Executive Across the construction industry, COVID-19’s impact has caused a range of problems for contractors and projects—prolonged or intermittent work shutdowns, supply chain delays, pricing increases on materials and funding shortfalls. It has also led to court closures. The legal backlog for claims and disputes means that owners and contractors are… Continue reading Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution
Virtual Hearings and Mediations Are Here to Stay
Patrick J. Mahoney | JAMS As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, every aspect of our pre-pandemic ways of work is under review. Simply returning to our old ways is not the answer. To do so is to ignore the lessons learned while working remotely. Dispute resolution, like almost every aspect of society, changed as a consequence… Continue reading Virtual Hearings and Mediations Are Here to Stay