Bremer Whyte Brown and O’Meara | August 19, 2019 Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) is a term that refers to a number of processes that can be used to resolve a conflict, dispute, or claim. ADR processes are alternatives to having a court decide the dispute in trial. ADR processes can be used to resolve any… Continue reading What is an Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Category: Dispute Resolution
Dispute Review Boards for Real-Time Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
Neal J. Sweeney | ConsensusDocs | July 19, 2019 The use of dispute tribunals generally referred to as Dispute Review Boards or DRBs on major projects has matured. Use of a DRB cannot guarantee elimination of post-project litigation, but when used properly, a DRB can be an enormously effective tool to avoid and resolve disputes… Continue reading Dispute Review Boards for Real-Time Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
Dispute Resolution in USA
Robert J. Ward and Robert M. Abrahams | Schulte Roth & Zabel | August 1, 2019 Litigation Court system What is the structure of the civil court system? The United States Supreme Court is the highest federal court and is provided for in Article III of the United States Constitution. The Supreme Court consists of… Continue reading Dispute Resolution in USA
How To Lock Disputes Out Of Your Project In Construction
Anastasios Koutsogiannis | Lets Build | July 22, 2019 Disputes are seen as one of the main threats for the successful completion of a project in construction. There is a plethora of factors which could lead to a construction dispute (e.g. contracts, behavior, environment) but, strangely enough, the industry seems to invest more attention on… Continue reading How To Lock Disputes Out Of Your Project In Construction
Ohio Court of Claims Upholds Necessity of Contractors and Sureties to Follow Contractual Dispute Resolution Process
Casey Cross | Bricker & Eckler | July 10, 2019 In Berkley Ins. Co. v. Kent State University, Case No. 2018-00579, 2018-Ohio-5453 (Dec. 6, 2018), the Ohio Court of Claims held that when a construction contract contains a mandatory dispute resolution process, that process must be followed. Otherwise, the surety or contractor’s claim is irrevocably waived.… Continue reading Ohio Court of Claims Upholds Necessity of Contractors and Sureties to Follow Contractual Dispute Resolution Process