William Underwood | ConsensusDocs “Ha ha! You fool! You fell victim to one of the classic blunders – the most famous of which is ‘never get involved in a land war in Asia’ – but only slightly less well-known is this: ‘Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line.’”[1] Vizzini forgot… Continue reading A Classic Blunder: Practical Advice for Avoiding Two-Front Wars
Tag: Construction Disputes
So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…
Sean Donoghue | Construction Executive As certain as death and taxes, documents will need to be exchanged in the event of a lawsuit. Here is what to expect and a few tips for reducing costs and protecting the case. WHAT NEEDS TO BE PRODUCED? Discovery is broad, but proportional to the needs (i.e., usually the… Continue reading So a Lawsuit Is on the Horizon…
Enhancing Efficiency in Construction Disputes: Innovative Techniques for Presenting Evidence to Get to a Faster, More Cost-Effective Resolution
Laura Abrahamson | JAMS The rapid growth of construction arbitration over the last 20 years is a testament to its advantages over traditional litigation: speed, cost and flexibility. But as parties submit larger and more sophisticated disputes, they are looking for ways to ensure the process can still provide those advantages. The good news is… Continue reading Enhancing Efficiency in Construction Disputes: Innovative Techniques for Presenting Evidence to Get to a Faster, More Cost-Effective Resolution
California Court Rules Jury Must Resolve Dispute Between Homeowner And Subcontractor Insurer Over When Claim Occurred
Blake Robinson | Davis Wright Tremaine The California Court of Appeal recently reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit, concluding that because there was a dispute over when a homeowner’s claim “occurred” for purposes of an insurance policy, that dispute must be resolved by a jury. Case Background Guastello v. AIG Specialty Insurance Co.1 involved… Continue reading California Court Rules Jury Must Resolve Dispute Between Homeowner And Subcontractor Insurer Over When Claim Occurred
Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution
Jeffrey Kozek | Construction Executive Across the construction industry, COVID-19’s impact has caused a range of problems for contractors and projects—prolonged or intermittent work shutdowns, supply chain delays, pricing increases on materials and funding shortfalls. It has also led to court closures. The legal backlog for claims and disputes means that owners and contractors are… Continue reading Surviving the Construction Law Backlog: Nontraditional Approaches to Resolution