Kent Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock | October 6, 2017 Mediation is an effective alternative dispute resolution method that empowers the parties to resolve their dispute while preserving their resources in terms of time, money and effort. Mediation is a dispute resolution process where the opposing parties meet with a neutral third party to… Continue reading Mediation: Investing in the Solution
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The Construction Attorney’s Toolbox—Building Solutions Through Mediation
Kent B. Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock | August 18, 2017 Introduction Today’s current economic climate challenges owners and contractors to complete projects in less time for less money. These pressures have created more demanding time schedules and monetary budgets that, in turn, have created an increased number of disputes. Another developing trend is… Continue reading The Construction Attorney’s Toolbox—Building Solutions Through Mediation
The Ten Most Widely Used Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
Matthew R. McCubbins | Faegre Baker Daniels | August 9, 2017 Over the past two decades, arbitration has lost some of its luster as the best method to resolve construction industry disputes. The perceived “judicialization” of arbitration is at the heart of the industry’s recent dissatisfaction. Arbitration frequently assumes the hallmarks of a judicial proceeding… Continue reading The Ten Most Widely Used Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
Construction Mediation (Often) Isn’t About Money
Christopher G. Hill | Construction Law Musings | July 4, 2017 Did the title of this week’s Musings get your attention? I hope so. If it didn’t, maybe I should say it again. Mediation (often) isn’t about money. I know, you thought that the bottom line in litigation or other dispute resolution (particularly in the… Continue reading Construction Mediation (Often) Isn’t About Money
Using Mediation to Save Time and Resources Spent on Disputes
Kent Scott | Babcock Scott & Babcock | June 8, 2017 Mediation is an effective alternative dispute resolution method that allows disputing parties more say in the outcome while cutting down on the time and resources spent on resolving disputes. The mediation process includes opposing parties sitting down with a neutral third party who facilitates… Continue reading Using Mediation to Save Time and Resources Spent on Disputes