Patrick McKnight | The Dispute Resolver In the first half of 2023, artificial intelligence (“AI”) caught the public’s imagination. Attorneys have not been immune from the fever-pitch of commentary regarding the possible applications. While early adopters have had varying degrees of success, commentators have proposed various potential impacts on construction projects and disputes. This article… Continue reading How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact Construction Litigation?
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The Trial Is Over, So Why Schedule a Deposition?
Esquire Deposition Solutions Depositions are a potent pretrial discovery and trial preparation tool. They allow parties to gather information regarding any non-privileged matter that is relevant to a party’s claim or defense. Through depositions, litigators are able to evaluate the credibility of potential witnesses, authenticate key documents, gain admissions that might narrow the scope of… Continue reading The Trial Is Over, So Why Schedule a Deposition?
Construction Litigation Roundup: “Tender Is the Fight”
Daniel Lund III | Phelps Dunbar A performance bond surety for a defaulted general contractor principal found itself with a recalcitrant owner which refused to accept the tender of a replacement general contractor to complete a $3,000,000 construction project in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Even before the original GC was off the job, the surety… Continue reading Construction Litigation Roundup: “Tender Is the Fight”
What Litigators Can Teach Americans Once They (Re-)Learn It Themselves
Robert E. Shapiro | Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg We all heard the very first day of law school exactly the same spiel, often multiple times. You remember: “We are going to teach you here to think like a lawyer.” So said some stern administrator at an initial gathering designed to map out your three-year… Continue reading What Litigators Can Teach Americans Once They (Re-)Learn It Themselves
Conversations with My Younger Self: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Then
Steve Swart | The Dispute Resolver I remember the morning I became a construction law attorney. It was on my birthday several years ago when a partner called me into his office and asked me to review the A107 contract form for a large firm client. The assignment gave me a new language to speak… Continue reading Conversations with My Younger Self: 5 Things I Wish I Knew Then