Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog Before the Kardashians, before Empire, before Crazy Rich Asians there was Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach. The next case, Moore v. Teed, Case No. A153523 (April 24, 2020), 1st District Court of Appeals, is about the unfulfilled wishes and dashed dreams of the $13 million… Continue reading Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams. Unlicensed Contractor Takes the Cake
Tag: Construction Disputes
In Brief: Construction Disputes in USA
Michael S. Zicherman | Peckar & Abramson Disputes Courts and tribunals Are there any specialised tribunals that are dedicated to resolving construction disputes? With very few exceptions, in most states there are no special courts or public tribunals dedicated exclusively to the resolution of construction disputes. However, the federal government and various states have tribunals… Continue reading In Brief: Construction Disputes in USA
Claims Committees and Disputes in the Construction Industry
John Craig Q.C., Justin Duguay, Charlene Hiller and Jason Roth | Bennett Jones As the construction industry adapts to operating in a COVID-19 world, the effects of the pandemic will continue to be felt as the economy moves from crisis to recovery. Projects have taken an array of unexpected turns during emergency shutdowns and modified… Continue reading Claims Committees and Disputes in the Construction Industry
ADR for Construction Disputes During COVID-19: How to Manage Dispute Resolution Before and After the Dust Settles
Albert Bates, Jr. and R. Zachary Torres-Fowler | Pepper Hamilton Days after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, governments from around the world scrambled to enact measures aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. In the United States, cities and states have enacted travel restrictions, issued shelter-in-place orders, and… Continue reading ADR for Construction Disputes During COVID-19: How to Manage Dispute Resolution Before and After the Dust Settles
Ensuring Efficient Arbitration of Construction Disputes Involving Mechanic’s Liens
Robert G. Campbell and Trevor B. Potter | Construction Executive There may be tension between the enforcement of statutory mechanic’s lien claims when a contractual dispute resolution provision calls for arbitration. Once the parties are in arbitration, it may not be clear whether the arbitrator has authority to make factual determinations regarding amount and validity… Continue reading Ensuring Efficient Arbitration of Construction Disputes Involving Mechanic’s Liens