Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt and Boris Peyzner | Mandelbaum Barrett A successful construction project doesn’t just depend on skilled labor and good materials—it starts with the contract. A well-drafted construction contract sets expectations, defines responsibilities, and reduces the risk of costly disputes. Owners and contractors alike benefit from understanding the key provisions that determine how risk,… Continue reading Construction Contract Must-Haves
Early Mediation: Is Your Case a Likely Candidate?
Philip E. Cook | JAMS Many cases can benefit from early mediation. Parties often reject the notion of early mediation because they believe they need more information to resolve the dispute. In some cases, more information is necessary. In other cases, however, parties can assess litigation outcomes—based upon what they know, can reasonably anticipate and… Continue reading Early Mediation: Is Your Case a Likely Candidate?
Dispositive Motions in AAA Construction Arbitration: Why You Should Think Twice
Lisa Colon | The Dispute Resolver When involved in a construction arbitration under the AAA rules, the urge to file a dispositive motion can be strong. After all, wouldn’t it be beneficial to eliminate your opponent’s case early and save the time and expense of a full hearing? However, before drafting that motion to dismiss… Continue reading Dispositive Motions in AAA Construction Arbitration: Why You Should Think Twice
The Policy Period Predicament: Insureds Must Bring Claims Under the Correct Policy
Scott Keffer | Zelle Recently, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, granted an insurer’s motion for summary judgment, finding that the insured’s hail damage claim under a 2022 policy should have been brought under the prior policy in effect at the time of the alleged loss. Gann et al. v.… Continue reading The Policy Period Predicament: Insureds Must Bring Claims Under the Correct Policy
The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath
Xavier Oustalniol, Kristofer Buchan and Kimberly Ratto | StoneTurn In the aftermath of wildfires, rapid action is essential for both victims and their legal teams. Part One of our Wildfire Litigation Series explores the immediate steps forensic experts must take to assess economic damages and support claims. From gathering critical data under intense time constraints… Continue reading The Wildfire Litigation Series: Part 1 — Fast Action in the Aftermath