R. Zachary Torres-Fowler, Albert Bates, Jr. and David E. Harrell, Jr. | Global Arbitration Review Introduction Construction and engineering disputes continue to make up one of the largest industry sectors for international arbitration institutions around the world. Given the technical complexity and lengthy duration of many construction projects, disputes are almost inevitable. Contractors must understand… Continue reading Contractor’s Claims, Remedies and Reliefs
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Construction Disputes: Suitability And Up-Front Considerations For Arbitration Rule Selection
J. Laurens Wilkes, Michael J. Stepek, Gustavo J. Membiela and Imad Khan | Winston & Strawn The selection of arbitration for complex construction projects continues to increase[1] – and, for good reasons: its finality, confidentiality and rules are suitable for complex, multiparty, and technically demanding matters. The flexibility of arbitration – tailoring procedures, selecting technically qualified… Continue reading Construction Disputes: Suitability And Up-Front Considerations For Arbitration Rule Selection
Colorado Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on What Arbitration-Related Orders are Appealable
Andrew Vogelgesang | Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell The Colorado Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in The Pool Company v. MW Golden Constructors and Western Surety Company, 2024 COA 116, clarifying what arbitration-related orders are appealable. Background of the Dispute This dispute arose between MW Golden Constructors (“MW Golden”) and The Pool Company (“Pool… Continue reading Colorado Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on What Arbitration-Related Orders are Appealable
Signed By Silence?: Court Finds Consumer Agreed to Arbitration By Failing to Respond to a Text Message- and Its a Little Odd
Eric Troutman | Troutman Amin Hello from the road! So contract law generally requires a party to manifest their assent to the terms of any agreement. That means while you cannot get away with saying “I didnt read the contract I signed” you generally can get away with “I didn’t sign the contract.” haha. In Thompson… Continue reading Signed By Silence?: Court Finds Consumer Agreed to Arbitration By Failing to Respond to a Text Message- and Its a Little Odd
Dispute Resolution: Compelling Third-Party Evidence in the United States through Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act
Mark R. Wulfe, Camille Ng, Rachel B. Goldman and Martin Gusy | Bracewell This article is an extract from Lexology In-Depth: Dispute Resolution – Edition 17. Click here for the full guide. Introduction This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA),1 the key federal legislation governing arbitrations in the United States. Section 7 of… Continue reading Dispute Resolution: Compelling Third-Party Evidence in the United States through Section 7 of the Federal Arbitration Act