Jackson Hill, IV | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings | Construction and Procurement Law News | March 23, 2016 There is an old proverb that states, “If the camel once gets his nose in the tent, his body will soon follow.” Stated differently, one should not let the camel’s nose inside unless he or she is… Continue reading The Camel’s Nose: Incorporating Commercial and Construction Arbitration Rules
Month: March 2016
Setting Aside Appraisal Awards: One Sauce for the Goose and One Sauce for the Gander
Patrick McGinnis | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog | March 23, 2016 In Texas the general rule seems to be that either the insurance company or the policyholder may invoke the appraisal clause (before or after suit is filed). After the award both parties are generally bound by the award, unless they can prove the… Continue reading Setting Aside Appraisal Awards: One Sauce for the Goose and One Sauce for the Gander
Litigating Construction Defects in Community Association Property: Part IV
D. Brad Hughes | Jimerson & Cobb PA | March 22, 2016 Recap of Part III This article is Part IV of a four part series. Part I was meant to inform the Board of a Condominium or Homeowners Association of some basic steps that should be taken when significant latent construction defects are discovered.… Continue reading Litigating Construction Defects in Community Association Property: Part IV
Arbitration 201: Drafting the Arbitration Clause for the Arbitration you want
Erika Birg | Inside Counsel | March 24, 2016 The parties are close to completing their negotiations on every point in the deal, but there is one aspect left: dispute resolution. It is admittedly difficult when putting together an agreement to look ahead to how it may fall apart in the future, but that is… Continue reading Arbitration 201: Drafting the Arbitration Clause for the Arbitration you want
Early Mediation of Insurance Coverage Disputes
Bruce A. Friedman | JAMS ADR Blog | March 24, 2016 Mediation of insurance coverage disputes prior to the filing of a lawsuit is becoming more common. In part, this trend is the result of ADR provisions in insurance policies that require that the policyholder and insurer mediate coverage disputes prior to engaging in litigation. … Continue reading Early Mediation of Insurance Coverage Disputes