Sean M. Pena | Scarinci Hollenbeck Every lawsuit comes with a cost, and knowing when to settle a lawsuit is one of the most consequential decisions a business owner will face. Experienced litigators understand how to minimize cost and obtain certainty for their clients. For many business owners, the decision is viewed almost entirely through… Continue reading When to Settle and When to Fight: A Litigator’s Framework
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Courts or Conference Rooms? Choosing Your Construction Dispute Battlefield
Heather Hawkins | Taft Stettinius & Hollister Disputes are always a risk in construction, and you may make decisions about how to resolve them years before any conflict arises. These decisions can significantly affect cost, timeline, and outcome. Pull out your current form contract or a recent project agreement and ask yourself these questions before… Continue reading Courts or Conference Rooms? Choosing Your Construction Dispute Battlefield
Mediation, Arbitration, Or Litigation: Which Option Is Best For You?
Callie Yu | Madison Law Not every legal dispute needs to go to court. In fact, many conflicts can be resolved faster and more affordably through alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) methods such as mediation or arbitration. Understanding the differences between these options can help you choose the best approach for your case. Mediation Mediation is a private… Continue reading Mediation, Arbitration, Or Litigation: Which Option Is Best For You?
Litigation or Arbitration: Which is Better for Adjudicating Contract Disputes?
Todd M. Conley | Womble Bond Dickinson Ask anyone with experience on construction projects, particularly large, complex “mega-projects,” and they will tell you that disputes are an expected part of doing business. It is rare that these projects come in on schedule and on budget; when they do not, the contractor and owner often vigorously… Continue reading Litigation or Arbitration: Which is Better for Adjudicating Contract Disputes?
5 Things to Consider Before you Begin Facilitation
Matthew J. Boettcher | Don’t Bet the Business The start of a lawsuit often brings with it a sense of dreadful anticipation. There is an energy, a commitment and hopefully a goal. Also present is apprehension of both the known and unknown of what is to come. Those who have experienced litigation know of the… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider Before you Begin Facilitation