Roberta Downey | Vinson & Elkins Roberta Downey, a seasoned disputes lawyer, shares how rapid innovation is transforming the construction industry, reshaping contracts, and presenting new challenges for legal teams worldwide. In your recent piece for The International Construction Law Review, you explored how technology is transforming the delivery of major infrastructure projects—and the legal and… Continue reading Technology, Infrastructure, and the Future of Disputes: A Conversation with Roberta Downey
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What Makes A Trial Court Decision Appealable?
Eduardo A. Maura | Ayala If you’ve recently lost a case, or received a judgment you’re unhappy with, you might be wondering, “Can I appeal this decision?” It’s a reasonable question, and as Florida litigation attorneys, it’s one we get often. The reality is, not every decision from a trial court is immediately appealable, and not… Continue reading What Makes A Trial Court Decision Appealable?
Deposition Landmines: The Questions You Must Prepare For (Or Risk Sinking Your Case)
Ayala Law If you’re involved in a lawsuit, there’s a good chance you’ll have to give a deposition—and if you’re not prepared, it can seriously damage your case. Depositions are often where lawsuits are won or lost. It’s not a courtroom, but it might be the most important room you’ll walk into during your case. At… Continue reading Deposition Landmines: The Questions You Must Prepare For (Or Risk Sinking Your Case)
Explaining Standard of Care in Construction Disputes
Ben Daee | J.S. Held Setting the Stage for Construction Litigation Support The scale and complexity of construction projects often lead to a different outcome than expected, creating a dispute between the parties. Many construction disputes boil down to the question of whether a practitioner met the standard expected in that circumstance. The experience and… Continue reading Explaining Standard of Care in Construction Disputes
Bricks and Bots: AI Technologies’ Growing Impact on Construction
Stoel Rives Seemingly everywhere you look, there are stories about how the increased adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is changing the way industries operate. The construction industry is no exception, and neither is the practice of construction law. Construction teams are beginning to adapt to the use of AI tools, and construction… Continue reading Bricks and Bots: AI Technologies’ Growing Impact on Construction