Claims Pages Florida’s Chapter 558 statute was designed to streamline construction-defect disputes and reduce litigation by requiring property owners to notify contractors of alleged defects before filing a lawsuit. This notice must reference the statute and describe the defects with enough detail to inform the contractor of the general nature of the issue. In theory,… Continue reading How Construction Defect Claims in Florida Expand Beyond Pre-Suit Notices
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Hiring the Right Expert For Your Construction Dispute
Lauren McGinley | The Dispute Resolver Construction projects are complex undertakings, typically involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant financial investments. With so many moving parts, it’s no surprise that disputes often arise over delays, defects, payment issues, or contract interpretation. When these disputes escalate to arbitration or litigation, the technical and specialized nature of… Continue reading Hiring the Right Expert For Your Construction Dispute
Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes
Stavros Brekoulakis and Ahmed El Far | Global Arbitration Review Major construction projects typically involve several parties and interrelated contracts, including subcontracts. Although the provisions of the main contract between the employer and the contractor do not usually become a part of the subcontractor’s agreement, a dispute arising out of the main contract may give… Continue reading Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes
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
Court Affirms Quantum Meruit Award in Home Construction Dispute
Jose A. Aquino | Duane Morris In Schott v. Lucatelli, decided by the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Department on June 12, 2025, the court addressed a dispute between two members of an extended family over the construction of a home. In 2017, the defendant asked the plaintiff to build a home, but… Continue reading Court Affirms Quantum Meruit Award in Home Construction Dispute