Virtual Perspectives #1: Screen Real Estate
By Brian Gaudet, Susan Pangborn, Burleigh Singleton - November 25, 2020 | How to maximize your odds when preparing for your first virtual mediation, hearing, deposition, or arbitration.
Construction Litigation
The Construction Litigation Committee strives to bring together litigators who primarily practice construction law and provide members with valuable content, benefits, and mentoring that will support all aspects of professional growth and development at every stage of their careers. The committee sponsors programs on various topics, bringing together more than 2,100 construction litigators from diverse backgrounds, levels of experience, practices, and geographical areas.
Recent Practice Points
Virtual Perspectives #2: Platform Assistant
By Brian Gaudet, Susan Pangborn, Burleigh Singleton – November 25, 2020 | Try using an associate, paralegal, or other assistant to help the presenting lawyer with the virtual process.
Recent Articles
Are Your State’s Construction Laws Ready for Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies?
By Thomas D. Franklin and Brian R. Gaudet – September 6, 2019 | Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are going to become more widespread in the near future. Are our various state construction payment statutes ready for this inevitability? Probably Not.
It’s Complicated: Mediating Multiparty Construction Disputes
By Scott St. Marie – September 9, 2019 | An examination of challenges arising in the mediation of construction disputes involving numerous parties, and shares approaches a mediator should consider to enhance the prospects of successful resolution.
Sound Advice Podcasts
USSC Decision Suggests Any State Rule Requiring Clear and Unambigous Waiver of Jury Trial in Arbitration Provision May Be Pre-empted by the FAA
By Jeanne Schubert Barnum | The recent USSC decision in Kindred Nursing holds that invalidation of any arbitration provision in a contract, if it does not include a clear and unambiguous waiver of trial by jury, is inherently hostile to arbitration and therefore pre-empted by the Federal Arbitration Act.
Basic Tips for Witness Preparation for Successful Deposition Testimony
By Ronald Williams | A well-prepared witness is the key to a successful deposition. Here is a helpful guide for making sure your witness knows the law, understands the rules of engagement and is ready to provide measured, accurate responses.
Construction Litigation
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Events & CLE
Jan
27
Events | Webinar
2021 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees’ Joint Virtual Regional CLE Program
CLE 60 min
The 2021 Virtual Joint Regional CLE Program will cover cutting edge litigation topics that impact environmental & energy, mass torts, and products liability practice areas over the course of three da…
Feb
17
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar
CLE 360 min
For the first time, the Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar will be presented virtually. This three-day event will feature eight dynamic CLE programs and two networking events.
Mar
03
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar
CLE 60 min
The 2021 Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee CLE Seminar has gone virtual!This year’s seminar will feature the same high-quality programming that has attracted insurance practitioners from all ov…