R. Thomas Dunn and David Fitzpatrick | Pierce Atwood The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) released recommendations for AAA Construction Advocates and Arbitrators with regard to best discovery practices and tips for Construction Arbitration. See American Arbitration Association Discovery Best Practices for Construction Arbitration (“Best Practices”). Through the AAA National Construction Dispute Resolution Committee, our own John Bulman played a key… Continue reading Highlights from the AAA’s New Publication on Discovery Best Practices
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Alternative Fee Structure Goes Live for American Arbitration Association
David Salton | Texas Construction Law | September 6, 2018 Although arbitral institutions like the London Court of International Arbitration and International Chamber of Commerce have historically based arbitration costs on models other than a pure hourly-basis, the American Arbitration Association/International Centre of Dispute Resolution recently became the first national institution to make a true alternative fee… Continue reading Alternative Fee Structure Goes Live for American Arbitration Association
A New AAA Study Confirms that Arbitration is Faster to Resolution Than Court – And the Difference Can be Assessed Monetarily
John P. Ahlers | Ahlers & Cressman PLLC | June 1, 2017 There has been a perception among some litigators that arbitration is more expensive than court due to several factors. Among them: The “upfront” costs are higher in that filing fees for arbitration exceed those in court. Arbitrators are paid, whether hourly or a… Continue reading A New AAA Study Confirms that Arbitration is Faster to Resolution Than Court – And the Difference Can be Assessed Monetarily
AAA’s Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures – What You Need to Know
Bryan G. Scott | Spilman Thomas & Battle | June 28, 2016 The American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) recently revised its Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. The revised rules became effective on July 1, 2015 and include a host of changes, large and small. Here is what you need to know: Increased Thresholds for… Continue reading AAA’s Revised Construction Industry Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures – What You Need to Know
Arbitration Forum Dispute Does Not Necessarily Breach Contract Nor Waive Arbitration Right
Richard Raysman | Holland & Knight LLP | May 11, 2016 It is not breaking news that arbitration clauses are both increasingly favored and enforced, especially after the 2011 Supreme Court decision that held that the Federal Arbitration Act preempted a California state law that had prohibited contracts from barring class-wide arbitration. Unsurprisingly, this has… Continue reading Arbitration Forum Dispute Does Not Necessarily Breach Contract Nor Waive Arbitration Right