The Right to Arbitrate and the Risk of Losing It

Katherine H. Blankenship and J. David Pugh | Buildsmart The Alabama Supreme Court recently found that a party was in breach of an arbitration agreement for declining to pay the fee schedule set forth by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and thus lost the right to compel arbitration. This case serves as a reminder to… Continue reading The Right to Arbitrate and the Risk of Losing It

Guidance for Construction Leaders: How Is the Americans With Disabilities Act Applied During the Pandemic?

Molly Gwin | Construction Executive With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous cities and states have mandated infection control practices, including social distancing, mask requirements and sanitization of work areas and tools. As a result, many construction leaders now have questions as to how government guidance related to COVID-19 interacts with the Americans with… Continue reading Guidance for Construction Leaders: How Is the Americans With Disabilities Act Applied During the Pandemic?

Owners of Multifamily Housing Beware

Julie Maurer – June 20, 2013 Owners and developers of multifamily housing beware—you may be held responsible for your architect’s oversight. A growing number of state and federal courts are in universal agreement that owners and developers cannot sue their architects for designs that fail to meet accessibility requirements of the Fair Housing Act (FHA)… Continue reading Owners of Multifamily Housing Beware

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