{"id":1375,"date":"2013-02-27T08:06:42","date_gmt":"2013-02-27T15:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1375"},"modified":"2013-02-27T08:06:42","modified_gmt":"2013-02-27T15:06:42","slug":"arbitration-vs-litigation-5-issues-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myconstructionexpert.com\/blog\/arbitration-vs-litigation-5-issues-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Arbitration vs. Litigation \u2013 5 Issues to Consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>J. David Arkell and Benjamin M. Petre &#8211; February 14, 2013<\/p>\n<p>Our topic for the month\u2026<\/p>\n<p>Deciding whether to utilize a mandatory arbitration clause in a contract is important, especially in the construction industry. Advantages and disadvantages of litigation versus arbitration should be carefully weighed before entering into a contract or subcontract. Factors to consider:<\/p>\n<p>Time. Arbitration frequently results in a quicker decision than taking the matter to trial, largely due to the absence of extensive pretrial discovery.<\/p>\n<p>Cost. Arbitration tends to be less costly than litigation, most often because of the limited discovery process.<\/p>\n<p>Confidentiality. Barring the entry of a protective order, litigation is a matter of public record. Arbitration is a private proceeding, and thus more likely to ensure confidentiality.<\/p>\n<p>The Decision Maker. An experienced arbiter or panel with expertise in the subject area can greatly streamline the process and bring credibility to the decision.<\/p>\n<p>Appeal. Litigants can appeal disputed results, while an arbitrator&#8217;s decision is generally not subject to appeal. If finality is a priority, arbitration is likely the better option. Litigation is preferable if you want to maintain the option to correct decision mistakes through appeal.<\/p>\n<p>via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lexology.com\/library\/detail.aspx?g=135845b3-faf1-40f2-bd85-c182b5dff774&amp;utm_source=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed&amp;utm_medium=HTML+email+-+Body+-+Federal+section&amp;utm_campaign=Lexology+subscriber+daily+feed&amp;utm_content=Lexology+Daily+Newsfeed+2013-02-22&amp;utm_term=\">Arbitration vs. Litigation \u2013 5 issues to consider &#8211; Lexology<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J. David Arkell and Benjamin M. Petre &#8211; February 14, 2013 Our topic for the month\u2026 Deciding whether to utilize a mandatory arbitration clause in a contract is important, especially in the construction industry. Advantages and disadvantages of litigation versus arbitration should be carefully weighed before entering into a contract or subcontract. 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