Tag: dispute
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AI risk of ‘inequality in arms’ in construction dispute resolution
Construction dispute resolution is poised to be transformed by AI, though take-up is uneven, and there is a risk of a technology gap between big and small firms. That is one of the takeaways from a report by global independent law firm group CMS. It found that while legal professionals in larger construction and engineering…
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Omaze £6m house winner still locked out amid planning dispute
When Vicky Curtis-Cresswell won a £6m dream home in March through an Omaze charity draw, she thought the keys were just days away. But nearly four months later, she’s still locked out, caught in the middle of a planning row over unapproved additions to the luxury property. Now, with the council rejecting planning permission and…
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How Dispute Resolution Lawyers Settle Legal Conflicts
In 2024, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) noted 3,108 closed cases and 2,469 arbitration filings. This figure shows a drop in new filings relative to 2023, which recorded 3,382 cases filed. Arbitration is one of the forms of alternative dispute resolution. Conflict discussions led by a dispute resolution attorney can have a significant impact…
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Balfour JV can resume groundworks after HS2 and EA resolve dispute
The Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) joint venture can continue earthworks at two HS2 sites in Warwickshire after the high-speed railway company and the Environment Agency (EA) resolved a lengthy dispute through arbitration. Freedom of Information requests sent by CM to HS2 and the EA confirm that the public bodies have settled the case and don’t…
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Clark, Port of Seattle settle airport facility dispute
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Clark Construction and the Port of Seattle have resolved a legal battle around the construction of an international arrivals project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Bethesda, Maryland-based contractor and the port jointly filed a settlement agreement in…