Daniel Matusicky | Kohrman Jackson & Krantz On May 28, 2025, the Supreme Court of Ohio passed on an opportunity to settle a long-standing legal question: Does Ohio law require a trial court to conduct an oral hearing before compelling arbitration under R.C. 2711.03? Unfortunately, relying on the “Party Presentation Principle” the court vacated the decision… Continue reading Ohio Supreme Court Reinforces the “Party Presentation Principle”
Category: Arbitration
The Evolution of Arbitration Technology: AI Use Cases and Considerations
Nadia Nicolaou | Opus2 AI is no longer at the margins of legal practice: it is becoming central to how we resolve disputes, allocate resources, and deliver justice. In arbitration, AI promises faster workflows, sharper insights, and more predictable outcomes. But it also raises critical questions about transparency, fairness, and human oversight. The Chartered Institute… Continue reading The Evolution of Arbitration Technology: AI Use Cases and Considerations
If a Construction Dispute Arises, Should You Arbitrate or Litigate?
Allen Major and Erin C. Borek | Phillips Lytle All parties should weigh the pros and cons of arbitration and litigation before entering into a construction contract. Disputes arising from construction projects can be highly technical, logistically complex and involve multiple parties with multiple claims. A construction arbitrator – who is typically a construction industry… Continue reading If a Construction Dispute Arises, Should You Arbitrate or Litigate?
Toolbox Talk Series: International Arbitration for the “Domestic” Construction Lawyer
Brendan J. Witry | The Dispute Resolver As US-based construction lawyers know, arbitration is a frequently used method of dispute resolution. However, construction lawyers who practice primarily with projects and clients in the US may not be aware of the nuances that come with the use of arbitration on international projects. For this month’s installment… Continue reading Toolbox Talk Series: International Arbitration for the “Domestic” Construction Lawyer
Manifest Disregard Discarded: Fifth Circuit Limits Grounds to Vacate Arbitration Awards
John Mark Goodman and Amandeep S. Kahlon | BuildSmart “Manifest disregard of the law” is no longer a valid basis to challenge arbitration awards, at least not in the federal courts of Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana. Rather, according to the Fifth Circuit’s decision in U.S. Trinity Energy Services v. Southwest Directional Drilling, 2025 WL 1218096 (Apr.… Continue reading Manifest Disregard Discarded: Fifth Circuit Limits Grounds to Vacate Arbitration Awards