Contracts in the construction industry often include multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses. These are clauses which set out in an escalating sequence the stages of dispute avoidance and/or ...

The withdrawal of a partner or group of partners from a law firm, all too often, results in a dispute, which is inevitably costly, contentious, and bitter. Lawyers fighting lawyers is not good for the ...

Construction projects today involve increasing complexity, leading to more frequent and intricate disputes. To avoid costly litigation and secure a decision-maker with industry expertise, many in the ...

Resolving a dispute should not lead to a dispute over how to resolve the dispute under a contract’s dispute resolution clause. Yet this scenario often plays out in situations where a commercial ...

An explanation of the potential options available when a party fails to comply with a contractual mediation condition precedent to binding dispute resolution and practical tips for properly drafting ...

In the ever-evolving world of commerce, vendor agreements form the backbone of business transactions. Whether you're sourcing raw materials, tech services, or logistics support, these agreements ...

A new edition of BIMCO’s Dispute Resolution Clause has been published. New wording has been added to the US law, New York arbitration option to ensure that non-maritime contracts (such as shipbuilding ...

While disputes can occur in any type of commercial transaction, construction contains a unique mix of “ingredients” that increase the likelihood that disputes will arise. Whereas most commercial ...

IN complex negotiations the dispute resolution clause is often an afterthought. For many, it is a perfunctory clause which is included after the more substantive or contentious parts of their contract ...

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In a move designed to increase the shipping community’s awareness and use of mediation techniques in resolving disputes, BIMCO has developed a Standard Dispute Resolution Clause by incorporating a ...