Continuing our discussion on issues to consider when litigating a dispute with French connections (see our last post “A Growing Trend In French Construction Law? The Recognition of Mandatory Rules by the Court of Cassation”), the following contribution highlights a further issue to be considered by parties to a construction contract when litigating as, or…
U.S. courts in recent years have imposed stricter obligations on individuals sitting as arbitrators to disclose to the parties fully any facts or circumstances that may give rise to doubts about their impartiality or independence. As a result, the arbitrators’ mantra has become “disclose, disclose, disclose.” Indeed, it has become fairly common in arbitrations under…
While arbitration is often touted as being a less expensive alternative to litigation, the initial cost of initiating arbitration has always been considerably more expensive than filing in court. Typical filing fee in a U.S. court is a few hundred dollars, while administering authorities typically have filing fees in the thousands of dollars. The American…
Problems with drywall imported from China during the ill-fated U.S. housing boom continue to be front and center in the southeastern U.S., as complaints continue to roll in regarding health problems allegedly caused by the tainted wallboard, as well as damage to electrical and plumbing work. Naturally enough, a significant litigation boom has followed, including…
Enforcement of arbitration awards in the United States in substantial matters is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1, et seq. (FAA). A closely related statute found at 9 U.S.C. §§ 201-208 contains specific provisions for international awards rendered under the New York Convention, but the FAA also governs those proceedings unless…
In the complex world of construction projects, having regard to the plethora of contractors and ensuring that construction is completed on time, construction disputes must be resolved by appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms which are not only cost-effective and speedy but are also final and binding. In an ideal world, what is required is an impartial…
Trend for ADRs, specially Arbitration in Latin America For the last decade or so, development of arbitration as an effective method for out-of-court resolution of disputes in Latin America has been intense, with new local legislations being adopted in several countries of the region. In many of these countries, consolidation of and credibility on arbitration…
