Xavier Oustanlniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn The second part of our Wildfire Litigation Series delves into the complexities of assessing economic damages during the litigation phase. As the legal landscape evolves, precise methodologies and strategic partnerships become essential to navigating the multifaceted challenges of wildfire claims. This article outlines the critical roles… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 2 — Assessing Damages in Litigation
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The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Xavier Oustalniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn In the aftermath of wildfires, rapid action is essential for both victims and their legal teams. Part One of our Wildfire Litigation Series explores the immediate steps forensic experts must take to assess economic damages and support claims. From gathering critical data under intense time constraints… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Construction Expert and Judge Living in the Same Hood Is Not Grounds For Recusal
Matthew DeVries | Best Practices Construction Law In a recent Tennessee Court of Appeals decision, Nowaczyk v. Daniels Construction (Nov. 4, 2025), a contractor tried to disqualify the trial judge because the judge happened to live in the same neighborhood as a potential expert witness for the homeowners. The court’s response? Proximity isn’t prejudice. The dispute started… Continue reading Construction Expert and Judge Living in the Same Hood Is Not Grounds For Recusal
Will Your Next Arbitration Hearing be Hybrid? Plan Now For Success
Roo Patel | Opus2 Hybrid hearings, where some participants attend in person and others join remotely, have moved from being a contingency to an established feature of modern arbitration practice. Given recent technology advances and the realities of global participation, they offer a flexible alternative to fully in-person proceedings. A hybrid approach can deliver meaningful… Continue reading Will Your Next Arbitration Hearing be Hybrid? Plan Now For Success
Contracting With Potential Litigation in Mind
Andrea Carone | Ahead of Schedule At the starry-eyed beginning of any construction project, future litigation is the last thing on anyone’s mind. But parties need not let optimism get in the way of including forward-thinking contractual terms. With some foresight, parties can achieve real savings and efficiencies in future litigation, and especially through limits… Continue reading Contracting With Potential Litigation in Mind