Christopher D. Cazenave | Jones Walker It was a pleasure to speak to members of the New Orleans Bar Association Construction Law Committee about “AI’s Impact on Construction Law and Construction Lawyers.” AI is reshaping construction law by streamlining document-intensive tasks, reducing risks, and transforming how lawyers handle contracts, disputes, and compliance in this high-stakes… Continue reading AI’s Revolutionary Impact On Construction Law: Four Key Takeaways
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
Contractor’s Claims, Remedies and Reliefs
R. Zachary Torres-Fowler, Albert Bates, Jr. and David E. Harrell, Jr. | Global Arbitration Review Introduction Construction and engineering disputes continue to make up one of the largest industry sectors for international arbitration institutions around the world. Given the technical complexity and lengthy duration of many construction projects, disputes are almost inevitable. Contractors must understand… Continue reading Contractor’s Claims, Remedies and Reliefs
When Arbitration Is Required, Should You Still Try Mediation First?
Marc Alan Fong, Esq. | JAMS In commercial and construction contracts, arbitration clauses are now the norm. They appear routinely—tucked into the fine print of everything from service agreements to bylaws to multimillion-dollar joint venture deals. These provisions typically require that disputes be submitted to binding arbitration, bypassing the courts entirely. When a dispute arises… Continue reading When Arbitration Is Required, Should You Still Try Mediation First?
Construction Disputes: Suitability And Up-Front Considerations For Arbitration Rule Selection
J. Laurens Wilkes, Michael J. Stepek, Gustavo J. Membiela and Imad Khan | Winston & Strawn The selection of arbitration for complex construction projects continues to increase[1] – and, for good reasons: its finality, confidentiality and rules are suitable for complex, multiparty, and technically demanding matters. The flexibility of arbitration – tailoring procedures, selecting technically qualified… Continue reading Construction Disputes: Suitability And Up-Front Considerations For Arbitration Rule Selection