The growth of the construction industry has led to a skilled labor shortage which may increase the risk of claims to all parties involved in construction projects.
What a Mess! Best Practices for A/E Firms to Address the Explosion of Project Data
Proactively implementing data handling technology and policies on managing information can save A/E firms time and expense in the long run when dealing with potential claims and/or lawsuits.
What Should Design Professionals Do When a Client Refuses to Pay?
Payment for services is one of the main concerns of any Design Professional engaged in private practice. In order to avoid this problem, a couple of simple practice tips should be incorporated.
Mediations provide that moment in time which is part of – yet removed from – the litigation process. They allow attorneys to advance positions to their adversaries . . .
Taking Control of ESI in Arbitration
When I was a younger lawyer, I would often hear the adage: “Parties who are in litigation wish they were in Arbitration and parties who are in Arbitration wish they were in litigation”.
Demonstrating Strength By Acknowledging Weakness in Mediation
. . . None of us will readily acknowledge our weaknesses, particularly in a public setting. This trait is especially pronounced and amplified in attorneys advancing the cause of a client . . .
Construction Defect Claims: A Mediator's Perspective
Construction defect claims often evolve into one of the most complex, expensive, unwieldy and exasperating types of litigation. Numerous parties, extensive documentation, never-ending depositions. . .