Construction Warranties and the Statute of Repose:
Southern States Chemical, Inc v. Tampa Tank & Welding Inc.
By David R. Cook and Jason M. Gropper
Autry, Hall & Cook
www.ahclaw.com
In a recent holding by the Georgia Court of …
Arbitration
Georgia Supreme Court Clarifies Liability for Data Breach
In 2016, plaintiffs alleged an anonymous hacker stole personally identifiable information of at least 200,000 patients from an orthopedic clinic. The hacker demanded a ransom, which the clinic refused to pay. The clinic notified the …
Parties’ Contract Cannot Eliminate Right to Apply to Vacate or Modify Arbitration Award
In Atlanta Flooring Design Centers, Inc. v. R.G. Williams Construction, Inc., a general contractor and subcontractor entered into a written subcontract which provided for arbitration of disputes. The arbitration provisions provided that any arbitration award shall be final and …
New AAA Fixed Time and Cost Arbitration: Affordable Claims Resolution?
New AAA Fixed Time and Cost Arbitration: Affordable Dispute Resolution?
A prior post discussed the advantages of the AAA’s Fast Track Arbitration Procedure. More recently, the American Arbitration Association has created a new set of rules that also seek …
The Importance of Construction Document Management in Claims Resolution
The Importance of Construction Document Management in Claims Resolution
Construction projects typically involve many, many documents. They can include volumes of specifications, supplemental specifications, and standards. Even the contracts themselves can fill an oversized binder. Outside of contract documents, the …
Fast Track Arbitration as a Vehicle for Resolving Small Claims
Many contractors and subcontractors fear the unpredictable costs of litigating their claims. This is especially the case if the claim is small. In some instances, the uncertainty of legal fees and consultant costs can cause them to forego asserting their …