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
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Virtual Hearings and Mediations Are Here to Stay
Patrick J. Mahoney | JAMS As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, every aspect of our pre-pandemic ways of work is under review. Simply returning to our old ways is not the answer. To do so is to ignore the lessons learned while working remotely. Dispute resolution, like almost every aspect of society, changed as a consequence… Continue reading Virtual Hearings and Mediations Are Here to Stay
Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations
Andrew S. Nadolna | JAMS Virtual mediation is the newest tool in the insurance alternative dispute resolution (ADR) toolbox, and it is here to stay. Here are 10 reasons to use virtual mediation for insurance-related matters. 1. Inventory reduction—now Right now, there is a window of opportunity. COVID-19-related insurance cases are arising quickly. They will… Continue reading Top 10 Things To Like About Virtual Insurance Mediations
AIA Arbitration Provisions May Limit Recoverable Damages on Colorado Projects
Kelly Smith | Snell & Wilmer The American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) produces form contract documents widely used in the construction industry. Because of the prevalence of AIA contracts, many parties consider them to be standard and may not fully scrutinize the contract provisions or their future implications. This is especially problematic in Colorado where… Continue reading AIA Arbitration Provisions May Limit Recoverable Damages on Colorado Projects
Dispute Review Boards for Real-Time Dispute Avoidance and Resolution
Neal J. Sweeney | ConsensusDocs | July 19, 2019 The use of dispute tribunals generally referred to as Dispute Review Boards or DRBs on major projects has matured. Use of a DRB cannot guarantee elimination of post-project litigation, but when used properly, a DRB can be an enormously effective tool to avoid and resolve disputes… Continue reading Dispute Review Boards for Real-Time Dispute Avoidance and Resolution