The Mediation Timing Dilemma: Four Factors Every General Counsel Should Consider

Joseph B. Pereles | JAMS One of the last things any general counsel wants is a notice of a lawsuit against their company. Many thoughts enter your mind, including what’s the lawsuit about? Are we liable? Who are the company’s witnesses? How much will this distract leadership and employees? What are our defenses—and what will… Continue reading The Mediation Timing Dilemma: Four Factors Every General Counsel Should Consider

2026 Best Practices for Construction Project Insurance

Andrew Gibson | Ahead of Schedule As 2026 dawns, project insurance remains one of the most critical risk management tools for developers, builders and design professionals. Yet with multiple acronyms out there such as OCIP, CCIP, OPPI, GL, PL and SDI, defining the right insurance program is not easy. Common mistakes leading to coverage denials… Continue reading 2026 Best Practices for Construction Project Insurance

Dispute Resolution Clauses – 2 Minute Drafting Tips: Bulletin #7 – The Pros and Cons of Multi-Tiered/Escalating Dispute Resolution Clauses

Matthew Ghikas | Fasken The purpose of this bulletin, the seventh in our “Dispute Resolution Clauses – Two Minute Drafting Tips” series, is to provide parties involved in negotiating commercial agreements with quick, actionable tips for crafting effective dispute resolution clauses. This bulletin discusses the pros and cons of multi-tiered/escalating dispute resolution clauses. Multi-tiered dispute… Continue reading Dispute Resolution Clauses – 2 Minute Drafting Tips: Bulletin #7 – The Pros and Cons of Multi-Tiered/Escalating Dispute Resolution Clauses

Year in Review: Construction Disputes in USA

Joshua M. Deal | Nossaman All questions Year in review The construction industry in 2025 has been dominated by major infrastructure projects and the effect of the Trump administration’s trade policies. Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has undertaken a broad programme of sweeping tariffs on all manner of goods. Most relevant to… Continue reading Year in Review: Construction Disputes in USA

AI as a Force Multiplier for Mutual Insurers

Anthony R. O’Donnell | Insurance Innovation Reporter Mutual insurers have long faced a structural dilemma. Deeply rooted in their communities and guided by a member-first ethos, they often lack the scale, capital, and technical talent enjoyed by large national carriers. The question is not whether technology can help close that gap, but whether it can… Continue reading AI as a Force Multiplier for Mutual Insurers