Blueprints for Resolution: The Art of Designing ADR Clauses for Construction Projects

Rick Zieglowsky | American Arbitration Association Construction projects today involve increasing complexity, leading to more frequent and intricate disputes. To avoid costly litigation and secure a decision-maker with industry expertise, many in the construction industry turn to alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with the first critical step being the drafting of an effective ADR clause. Effective… Continue reading Blueprints for Resolution: The Art of Designing ADR Clauses for Construction Projects

Reducing Dispute Risk in Construction Projects: The Role of Experts

Geoff Adair, Stephanie Console, Matthew Liben, Lindsay Rowell and Andrew Kavanagh | Blakes Involving experts early and thoughtfully in construction projects is critical to mitigating disputes and achieving successful outcomes. Experts provide objective technical analysis, help translate complex data and enhance the credibility of project decisions, all of which position parties to avoid or efficiently… Continue reading Reducing Dispute Risk in Construction Projects: The Role of Experts

Claims Resolution Procedures in Construction Contracts

Joanne Clarke and Victoria Tyson | Global Arbitration Review Introduction Claims in construction projects are normal and to be expected, but the success of a project may be measured by, among other things, how claims have been administered and whether the parties have managed to avoid claims becoming disputes. Claims may arise under the contract… Continue reading Claims Resolution Procedures in Construction Contracts

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

Jonathan W. Fitch | JAMS Dispute resolution clauses are independent agreements within a contract and often do not get the attention they deserve. When drafting a complex agreement, it may be difficult to shift gears and imagine the problems that may arise in performance and the best way to deal with them. A court proceeding… Continue reading One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

Dispute Resolution: Compelling Third-Party Evidence in the United States through Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act

Mark R. Wulfe, Camille Ng, Rachel B. Goldman and Martin Gusy | Bracewell This article is an extract from Lexology In-Depth: Dispute Resolution – Edition 17. Click here for the full guide.  Introduction This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA),1 the key federal legislation governing arbitrations in the United States. Section 7 of… Continue reading Dispute Resolution: Compelling Third-Party Evidence in the United States through Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act