Kyle A. Smith | Ankura A Forensic Accountant’s Perspective When disaster strikes, the difference between a smooth recovery and a drawn-out claims process often comes down to how effectively an organization manages its insurance claim. By proactively addressing common issues early in the process, organizations can achieve a more efficient and predictable recovery, reduce disruption,… Continue reading Navigating Commercial Property And Cyber Insurance Claims
Managing Tariff Volatility in Cross‑Border U.S. Construction Projects: Practical Contract‑Drafting and Procurement Strategies
Sara Beiro Farabow and Michael Wagner, Jr. | Seyfarth Shaw Volatile U.S. tariff announcements continue to affect international supply chains for U.S. construction projects. Although recent litigation has centered on the scope of presidential tariff authority rather than construction‑specific disputes, these decisions carry important implications for how parties structure risk in their contracts. In May… Continue reading Managing Tariff Volatility in Cross‑Border U.S. Construction Projects: Practical Contract‑Drafting and Procurement Strategies
International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Use Of An AI Arbitrator For Construction Arbitrations
Jessica Sabbath and Lisa Richman | McDermott Will & Schulte Mealey’s International Arbitration Report recently asked industry experts and leaders for their thoughts on the American Arbitration Association’s International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) announcement of the launch of an AI arbitrator for use in construction arbitration. https://www.adr.org/ press-releases/aaa-icdr-to-launch-ai-native-arbitrator transforming-dispute-resolution/. We would like to thank the following… Continue reading International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Use Of An AI Arbitrator For Construction Arbitrations
AI in Arbitration: Use Cases and Considerations for 2026
Nadia Nicolaou | Opus 2 AI is no longer at the margins of legal practice: it is becoming central to how disputes are resolved, resources are allocated, and justice is delivered. AI in arbitration promises faster workflows, sharper insights, and more predictable outcomes. Yet its growing presence also raises critical questions about transparency, fairness, and… Continue reading AI in Arbitration: Use Cases and Considerations for 2026
Mass Timber Fire Resistance: Sustainability, Code Compliance, and Fire Safety in Tall Buildings
Marc-André Langevin and Kevin To | J.S. Held What Is Mass Timber? Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing requirements for erection are well established; however, current regulatory limitations remain, often based on outdated assumptions… Continue reading Mass Timber Fire Resistance: Sustainability, Code Compliance, and Fire Safety in Tall Buildings