Angela Sabarese | CLM In a recent CLM webinar discussion, titled, “Nuclear (Re)Mediation: Using Nuclear Verdicts Defense Methods at Mediation, Not Just Trial,” Jennifer Aker, managing partner, Tyson & Mendes’ Houston, Dallas, and West Texas offices, along with veteran mediator Doug Glass, Signature Resolution, shared strategies for approaching mediation as a critical destination rather than… Continue reading Making Mediation More Than a Stepping Stone
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It’s Mechanics’ Lien Time
John E. Lande | Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen There is no question that the U.S. economy is under stress from several factors. One sector where stress is turning into distress is commercial construction. In September, Experian reported that while construction, and in particular commercial construction, has reached new heights, credit stress is building in commercial construction… Continue reading It’s Mechanics’ Lien Time
Key Construction Contract Provisions to Avoid Disputes and Manage Tariffs
Ted Degenhardt | Clark Hill “The beginning of wisdom is to define.” (Aristotle) A well-drafted contract defines each party’s rights and obligations, bringing wisdom to the transaction. In order to avoid potential disputes and minimize contractual risks, it is important to understand the specific provisions that are either required or helpful to include in construction contracts.… Continue reading Key Construction Contract Provisions to Avoid Disputes and Manage Tariffs
Cities Relying On Housing Overlays May Face “Builder’s Remedy” Under New Court Decision
Daniel R. Golub, William E. Sterling and Luca Trumbull | Holland & Knight Highlights California’s Second District Court of Appeal recently held that local governments cannot satisfy their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations by using zoning “overlays” that allow, but do not require, residential development. Residential overlay zoning is a very common practice in housing… Continue reading Cities Relying On Housing Overlays May Face “Builder’s Remedy” Under New Court Decision
AI-Generated Evidence Reaches Courts, Judges Sound Alarm
Risk & Insurance A California judge detected and dismissed what appears to be the first AI deepfake video submitted as authentic evidence in a housing dispute, signaling a looming crisis for the justice system, according to NBC News. The big picture: Judges and legal experts warn that increasingly sophisticated AI tools capable of creating convincing… Continue reading AI-Generated Evidence Reaches Courts, Judges Sound Alarm