Rebeca E. Mosquera and Benjamin Malek | Reed Smith Arbitrators and counsel can use artificial intelligence to improve service quality and lessen work burden, but they also must deal with the ethical and professional implications. In this episode, Rebeca Mosquera, a Reed Smith associate and president of ArbitralWomen, interviews Benjamin Malek, a partner at T.H.E. Chambers… Continue reading AI Explained: Navigating AI in Arbitration – The SVAMC Guideline Effect
Month: April 2025
Understanding the Resilience and Recovery of Wildfire Survivors
John E. Putnam | IRMI Post-wildfire destruction visuals show only the tip of the iceberg. The hidden image is the many residents who have lost everything and are now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding not only their physical properties but also their emotional health after such a devastating event. Generally, insurance agents and… Continue reading Understanding the Resilience and Recovery of Wildfire Survivors
Subrogees Beware—You Can Be Compelled to Arbitrate as Third-Party Beneficiaries to an Arbitration Agreement
Miguel Chamorro | Fuerst Ittle David & Joseph Cases requiring non-signatories to an arbitration agreement to arbitrate are not uncommon. Cases compelling subrogees to arbitrate, not because of an insurance policy but because of another contract, are less common. In Various Insurers, Reinsurers and Retrocessionaires v. General Electric International, Inc., 2025 WL 837869 (11th Cir. Mar.… Continue reading Subrogees Beware—You Can Be Compelled to Arbitrate as Third-Party Beneficiaries to an Arbitration Agreement
Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
Bart Reed, Karl Oles and Ean Brown | Stoel Rives Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project. Understanding construction liens is essential for disparate parties involved in private construction since liens, as security interests,… Continue reading Construction Liens in Washington: Essential Knowledge for Construction Professionals
Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies When Statute of Limitations Begins for Certain Claims Against Contractors
Christian V. Hokans | Fredrikson & Byron KEY TAKEAWAYS In construction projects, deadlines are key. Property owners want to know when their project will be completed, and contractors want to know how long they have to get their permits, order materials, deploy subcontractors, and do everything else that goes into satisfying an owner’s deadlines. However,… Continue reading Minnesota Court of Appeals Clarifies When Statute of Limitations Begins for Certain Claims Against Contractors