Sunu M. Pillai | Construction Industry Counselor | September 25, 2018 Contrary to what many construction contractors and owners may believe, construction arbitration often involves substantial document production. This may include production of documents from third parties not directly involved in the arbitration. The question often arises as to whether an arbitrator can compel production… Continue reading Third Parties in Construction Arbitration Cases Can be Compelled to Produce Documents
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Why Getting the Wrong Result in Arbitration May Be What You Bought
Ken Slavens | The Contractor’s Perspective | September 25, 2018 Arbitration is often seen as a way of getting a more predictable result in complex construction disputes. The subject matter expertise available with experienced arbitrators and the finality of the arbitration process itself are certainly important considerations. But resolving disputes in arbitration can sometimes lead… Continue reading Why Getting the Wrong Result in Arbitration May Be What You Bought
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
Construction Arbitration: The Pros and Cons
Jason T. Strickland | Wardand Smith | August 29, 2018 It’s an unfortunate fact that many construction projects end in disputes, driving the parties into some form of dispute resolution. Many of these construction disputes are resolved through arbitration, which is a process by which the parties in dispute, instead of going to court to… Continue reading Construction Arbitration: The Pros and Cons
California Contractor Spills Coffee on Himself by Failing to Stay Mechanics Lien Action While Pursuing Arbitration
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog | July 26, 2018 It bugs the Mrs. that I have a habit of reading the directions. “Just plug the darn thing in!” said the Mrs. when we got a new coffee maker to replace our old one which we’ve had since I think before we were married… Continue reading California Contractor Spills Coffee on Himself by Failing to Stay Mechanics Lien Action While Pursuing Arbitration