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staffing requirements for erection are well established; however, current regulatory limitations remain, often based on outdated assumptions… Continue reading Mass Timber Fire Resistance: Sustainability, Code Compliance, and Fire Safety in Tall Buildings
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Decide Whether Key Exceptions Could Erode the 12-Year Construction Statute of Repose
Christian Higgins | Marshall Dennehey The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has accepted review in two matters that could materially affect the scope and predictability of Pennsylvania’s 12-year construction statute of repose, potentially expanding exposure for design professionals, contractors and others involved in improvements to real property. In Aloia, the court is poised to address whether the statute’s… Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Decide Whether Key Exceptions Could Erode the 12-Year Construction Statute of Repose
Nevada Appellate Courts Close January with Three Consequential Civil Decisions
Michael Lowry | Wilson Elser Nevada’s appellate courts closed January 2026 with three significant civil opinions, each clarifying a doctrinal boundary that has meaningful implications for litigants and insurers. Together, the decisions refine premises-liability standards, expand remedies available to excess insurers, and establish a formal framework for anonymous pleading in civil cases. 1. Court of… Continue reading Nevada Appellate Courts Close January with Three Consequential Civil Decisions