Common Mistakes Attorneys Should Avoid in Arbitration -
A recent federal court ruling held that an arbitration award would be enforced under the facts of that case, regardless of whether the parties considered the award...more
Dr. Anton Maurer’s career as an international lawyer in or with respect to more than 65 countries has led to his recognition as a trusted neutral in jurisdictions such as China, Switzerland, India, England, Brazil, Korea,...more
Investor-State Mediation-
A New Way to Deal with Old Problems?
In common with commercial arbitration, a large proportion of treaty-based Investor-State disputes involve construction issues. In the Annual Report of 2021...more
While most mediation participants act professionally, with courtesy and decorum appropriate to the dispute resolution process, some do not. Perhaps unprofessional conduct occurs behind the mediation curtain because the...more
A podcast from JAMS featuring neutrals Patricia H. Thompson, Esq., FCIArb, and Bruce A. Edwards, Esq., on some of the top myths on ADR within the construction industry -
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Patricia Thompson...more
4/13/2022
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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Patricia Thompson -
Patricia H. Thompson, Esq., joined JAMS after 46 years of trial, arbitration and appellate practice. She uses her experience and preparation to help all...more
Value Engineering Construction Arbitration -
Designing a Better Process and Techniques Arbitrators Can Use to Help Parties Reach a Faster, More Cost-Effective Resolution -
The rapid growth of construction arbitration...more
Large-scale global construction disputes often present a complicated mix of factors, such as publicity-associated risks, government oversight, huge project size, a large number of implicated parties and momentous damage...more
Arbitration can be a perilous journey if undertaken without experienced guides, updated roadmaps, and current rules of the road, leaving some pilgrims with less than happy memories of their adventures. Consequently, many wise...more
Expedited Construction Adjudication: A Better Process for Resolution of Performance Bond Disputes -
For the sake of the parties and the construction project, it would be ideal if major contested construction disputes,...more
Many construction lawyers who specialize in transactional work acknowledge that they do not spend much time considering or negotiating the arbitration clauses in construction contracts. Should an arbitration clause be just a...more