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Arbitration in Construction Contracts

Gain an understanding of the different dispute resolution processes and how to make them effective.

Arbitration has a long history in the United States and in International context for the resolution of commercial disputes. Arbitration has many proponents and many detractors. For the construction industry, arbitration has long been a favored means of disputes resolution. Many construction form agreements default to arbitration but the parties may have a limited understanding of the benefits and potential pitfalls of this method of dispute resolution. This presentation will address the fundamentals benefits and differences between arbitration and litigation. In addition, the seminar will provide a broad overview of the common pitfalls and risk of using arbitration to resolve your construction disputes. This seminar will should provide a solid foundation for you to understand what using an arbitration clause for your construction dispute really means in practice.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to describe the arbitration process.
  • You will be able to discuss the benefits and limitation of using arbitration as an alternative dispute resolution procedure for your construction matters.
  • You will be able to recognize common issues and limitation of arbitration for construction disputes.
  • You will be able to assess major issues of arbitrating construction matters.

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Agenda

Arbitration Fundamentals

  • Arbitration Historical Context
  • Federal Arbitration Act and State Arbitration Codes
  • Typical Clauses and Triggering Arbitration
  • The Panel One or Three Arbitrators
  • Rules, Rules, and More Rules-the Many Arbitration Systems and Rules

The Old Arguments: Arbitration vs. Litigation: Risk, Expense, Appealing

  • Litigation vs. Arbitration Expense Argument
  • The Slow Trial vs. the Speedy Arbitration
  • The Substantive Law; Rules of Evidence; Three Judges: The Arbitration Hearing
  • Discovery: Do You Really Need It?
  • Appellate Rights: Who Needs Them?

What About the Subs, Design Professionals, and Other Project Participants

  • Who Is Bound to Arbitrate?
  • Third Party Practice in Arbitration
  • Subpoenas and Other Issues in Arbitration Related to Construction Discovery

Do You Really Want a Subject Matter Expert and Other Construction Issues

  • Considerations in Selecting a Panel Member for a Construction Dispute
  • Venue, Forum, and How to Make Your Arbitration Work in Large Construction Matters
  • Presenting the Construction Case at Arbitration
  • Fees, Construction Liens, and Other Common Construction Issues in Arbitration
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Applications have not yet been submitted for Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wyoming CLE for this course. However, if you are interested in obtaining CLE for any of the listed states or have any additional credit questions please email us at [email protected] or call us at 866-352-9540.

This course was last revised on February 22, 2024.

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  • AIA 1.0
     
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  • NY CLE 1.0 including Skills 1
     
  • This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York Continuing Legal Education Board for up to a maximum of 1.0 credit hours in the area(s) of Skills for 1.00 hour. Each hour may be counted only as satisfying one category of credit. Duplicate credit for the same hour of instruction is not permitted. This course qualifies for credit for established attorneys only. Lorman Education- Noggin Guru, Inc. has a financial hardship guideline. Please contact customer service at 1.866.352.9539 for instructions on how to apply.
     
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  • VA CLE 1.0
     
  • This program has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.0 CLE credit hours.
     
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  • Those applying for AIA and HRCI must view 100% of the program and answer the questions following the program.

Virginia MCLE requirements do not allow approval for programs that do not include an audio or audiovisual component.

This program was previously offered as a live webinar. Virginia MCLE requirements do not allow approval for attendance at duplicate programs.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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  • AK CLE 1.0
     
  • Arizona CLE 1.0
     
  • CA MCLE 1.0
     
  • CT CLE 1.0
     
  • HI CLE 1.0
     
  • MO CLE 1.3
     
  • NJ CLE 1.3
     
  • NM CLE 1.0
     
  • NY CLE 1.0 including Skills 1
     
  • VT CLE 1.0
     
  • WV MCLE 1.3
     
The CLE Code is ONLY a requirement when applying for CLE Credit in California (for participatory credit), Kansas, New Jersey or New York. Other states do not need to supply the CLE Code to apply for CLE credit.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Michael Jay Rune, II

Michael Jay Rune, II

Carlton Fields, P.A.

  • Shareholder with Carlton Fields
  • More than 25 years of experience representing owner/developers, contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and suppliers in nearly all aspects of the construction industry and large-scale commercial construction projects
  • Has handled construction, surety, fidelity, and related insurance matters as well as mortgage fraud recovery through mediation, arbitration, and litigation in state and federal courts and mediates commercial and construction matters in Florida
  • Has represented clients in crane, scaffolding, and structural collapse cases
  • Known for his hard-hat approach to construction, spending time at construction sites and working with project managers and construction workers to gain firsthand knowledge of the construction industry and what goes on in the field
  • Published author and frequent speaker on issues important to the construction and fidelity industries
  • Recognized by Lorman Education Services for his above-benchmark customer course ratings and received the 2017 Platinum Distinguished Faculty Badge
  • Author of the International Association of Defense Counsel’s Annual Survey of Fidelity and Surety Law (1997–2004), and co-author of Liability and Performance Bond Surety in The Law of Performance Bonds (ABA 1999)
  • Board certified in construction law by The Florida Bar and a Supreme Court of Florida Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
  • J.D. degree, Samford University Cumberland School of Law; B.A. degree, cum laude, University of Texas at Austin
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Product ID: 411228
Published 2024
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