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Construction mediation: Useful tool or waste of time?

Posted on March 25, 2018 by VTP

What is construction mediation? Mediation is a form of “alternate dispute resolution” that is common in the construction industry.   Unlike litigation or arbitration, mediation is almost always not binding.  Mediation can always be voluntarily agreed to by the parties after … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternate Dispute Resolution | Tagged ADR, Mediation

Ohio Venue Provision Declared Void by NY Court

Posted on December 7, 2015 by VTP

HVS, LLC v Fortney & Weygandt, Inc. Decided 9/24/15 by the Supreme Court, Rockland County The issue in this appeal concerns the validity of an arbitration agreement entered into by the parties. The parties entered into a written subcontract agreement, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternate Dispute Resolution, Construction Contracts, Construction Litigation, Void Contract Provisions

Case Law Update: Liens and Arbitration Clauses

Posted on October 28, 2013 by VTP

In a recent case decided on September 11, 2013 by the Appellate Division, Second Department, the Court once again affirmed subcontractor’s rights to file a mechanic’s lien even where there is an arbitration clause in the contract. American Architectural, Inc. … Continue reading →

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Appellate Division Affirms Enforceability of Arbitration Provision

Posted on August 22, 2013 by VTP

On June 26, 2013 the Appellate Division, 3rd Department, confirmed the award of a lower court allowing Kushnick Pallaci PLLC’s client to enforce an arbitration clause in a contract between an owner and a mold and water damage restoration company. … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternate Dispute Resolution, In the News | Tagged Arbitration, Construction Contracts

Think you cannot file a mechanic’s lien because of your arbitration clause? Think again!

Posted on July 11, 2013 by VTP

Okay, so I admit that the title of this post is not entirely accurate; in fact, its 100% false here in New York.  But, sadly, it is what many misinformed individuals tell me (or rather yell at me) after my … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternate Dispute Resolution, Lien Foreclosure, Mechanic's Liens

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