At the beginning of a contractual relationship, dispute resolution is usually the last priority. But at the beginning of any contract dispute, locating the applicable dispute resolution provision is ...

Many owners, contractors, and design professionals take a “boilerplate” approach to dispute resolution provisions and don’t consider the risks specific to the project at issue. Parties also often wait ...

This article discusses which forum decides the “gateway” issue of whether a dispute is arbitrable, particularly where the litigation involves two separate agreements. New York permits arbitrators to ...

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Arbitration clauses tell franchisees how their franchisors will treat them during a dispute, said Caroline Fichter, a partner at Bundy & Fichter law firm in Seattle. “If you read through it and it ...

Negotiating contracts is a process that requires preparation and communication, as all parties work toward a mutually beneficial relationship. It’s particularly true for electric utilities, groups ...