David Cox, Lisa Dubot, James Ferguson, Brendan Harrington, Charles Harris II, Michael Lennon Jr., and Ryan Stanley | Mayer Brown This week the AAA-ICDR unveiled the first AI Arbitrator for use by a major arbitral institution to decide outcomes in certain types of cases. In this Legal Update we describe how the AAA-ICDR intends for… Continue reading AI Arbitrators Have Now Arrived (At Least in Some Cases)!
Month: November 2025
Legal Brief: Product Liability in 3D-Printed Construction
Advise & Consult As 3D printing technology gains traction in the construction industry, law firms must prepare for a new wave of product liability challenges. From printed walls to entire homes, additive manufacturing is reshaping how structures are built—and how liability is assigned when things go wrong. The Shift to Digital Fabrication 3D-printed buildings are… Continue reading Legal Brief: Product Liability in 3D-Printed Construction
Understanding the Ostensible Subcontractor Rule: Avoiding Hidden Affiliation Risks in Small Business Contracting
Aron C. Beezley and Gabrielle A. Sprio | BuildSmart The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) ostensible subcontractor rule remains one of the most consequential — and misunderstood — affiliation principles in federal procurement. For small businesses pursuing set-aside contracts, failing to navigate this rule properly can result in bid protests, loss of eligibility, and even contract… Continue reading Understanding the Ostensible Subcontractor Rule: Avoiding Hidden Affiliation Risks in Small Business Contracting
Contract Formation 101: General Contractor Prevails in Dispute with Framing Subcontractor
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart A contract is an exchange of promises that a court will enforce. In the fast-paced world of construction, disputes often arise over whether the parties actually formed a legally enforceable contract. The general rule is that to form a contract the parties must reach a meeting of the minds on the… Continue reading Contract Formation 101: General Contractor Prevails in Dispute with Framing Subcontractor
Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Notice Requirements Under Claims-Made Policy
Miguel Rodriguez | Carlton Fields The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment in favor of Nautilus Insurance Co. in L. Squared Industries Inc. v. Nautilus Insurance Co., holding that an insured’s failure to provide timely notice of a pollution condition under a claims-made policy barred coverage when the insured could not rebut the presumption… Continue reading Eleventh Circuit Clarifies Notice Requirements Under Claims-Made Policy