Jessica duHoffmann | PilieroMazza Construction projects involve high risk. Multiple contractors and subcontractors working on a project site—often with heavy equipment and hazardous conditions—creates the potential for significant injuries, property damages, and delays. To allocate that risk, indemnification provisions are standard in construction contracts. Whether you are a project owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier,… Continue reading Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 3: Are the Indemnification Provisions in Your Construction Contract Enforceable?
Ethical Constraints When Using Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration
Hon. Judith K. Fitzgerald | FedArb Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming de rigueur in the legal community, with law firms and lawyers independently utilizing a variety of AI resources to streamline research, formulate documents and digest discovery, exhibits, depositions and fee details. In arbitration, AI may expedite proceedings and assist in analysis of large data… Continue reading Ethical Constraints When Using Artificial Intelligence in Arbitration
A General Introduction to International Arbitration in USA
John V. H. Pierce, Santiago Bejarano and Grace Jang | Latham & Watkins All questions Introduction As a general matter, US courts continue to provide robust support to international arbitration. This chapter provides an overview of recent US legal developments in the field of arbitration, with a focus on international arbitration. First, we provide general… Continue reading A General Introduction to International Arbitration in USA
Liquidated Damages: Protecting Contractors When Global Supply Chains Break
Richard Whiteley and Phillip L. Sampson, Jr. | Bracewell To ensure liquidated damages clauses are both enforceable and equitable, construction professionals should work closely with legal counsel to craft provisions that include clear, adequate checks to prevent overreach or ambiguity. Supply-chain disruptions in construction and other industries are no longer aberrations and are now viewed… Continue reading Liquidated Damages: Protecting Contractors When Global Supply Chains Break
Mediator-and Arbitrator-Retained Experts in Construction or Business Disputes
Sandy M. Kaplan | JAMS When neutrals retain experts in ADR—what works and what to watch for Construction and business disputes often present complex issues that the mediator or arbitrator must understand to help settle the case or reach an informed arbitration decision. In order to help in this process, the neutral may elect to… Continue reading Mediator-and Arbitrator-Retained Experts in Construction or Business Disputes