Lately, we have all heard about construction, development, and other real estate related companies going out of business or finding themselves in the unenviable position of filing for bankruptcy in the face of outstanding judgments or debts. We also all know someone who is the head of a construction enterprise and has yet to incorporate. […]
Mediation Training: A View From the Other Side of the Table
I have discussed my experiences with mediation and other thoughts on this alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process on several occasions here at Construction Law Musings. I’ve also shared the views of some of the other great folks and mediators that have been kind enough to guest post here, including Victoria Pynchon (@vickiepynchon) and Ron White (@mediatoronwhite). […]
Sometimes Good Deeds Go Punished in Construction
As all of us are aware in the construction world, aside from green building, some of the biggest headlines are reserved for Chinese drywall claims. While contractors that got caught using this inferior product may want to do the right thing and fix issues for homeowners, they need to be careful. Recently, the U. S. […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Construction Law Musings
I want to take a minute to say thank you to all who read and comment here at Musings. I find it hard to believe that almost a year of Musings has gone by. I am very grateful for the friends I’ve made on and off line in the last year and look forward to […]
Resolving Construction Disputes: Is A Jury Trial Right For You?
For this week’s Guest Post Friday, Musings welcomes Ron White. Ron is a mediator of construction disputes and other types of claims in Los Angeles, California. His blog, The Critical Path: Tools for Resolving Construction Disputes is based on his 25 years of experience as a construction lawyer and stems from his perspective that conflict […]