Month: September 2025
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AI Arbitrators Coming Soon to Construction Cases
By Leslie King O’Neal[i] AAA Announces AI Arbitrator for Construction Cases The AI Arbitrators are here–are you ready? The American Arbitration Association (AAA) announced its release of an AI arbitrator for “documents-only” construction cases.[ii] AAA will preview the AI arbitrator at the Future Dispute Resolution-New York Conference on Thursday, October 9, 2025.[iii] It will
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After 4,000 Years of Mediation, Why Aren’t We Better At It?
By Leslie King O’Neal CLM Construction Conference Features Mediation Panel It was a great honor to share the stage with two extraordinary mediators: the Hon. Victoria Chaney and Steve Nelson, as well as claims professional, Lee Wright[1] at the CLM Construction Conference[2] held in San Diego, CA, last week. We shared our thoughts on why
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It’s Too Late, Baby–Motion to Vacate Denied
By Leslie King O’Neal Don’t Be Late Being “too late” is a popular theme in rock music.[1] Being “too late” in filing a motion to vacate an arbitration award can mean a party loses its right to review an adverse award. This post discusses the deadline for filing motions to vacate and some obstacles to
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“Naked” Arbitration: Should You Go “Bare”?
By Leslie King O’Neal What is “Bare” Arbitration? This post is not discussing holding arbitrations in one’s birthday suit! Rather, it discusses the pros and cons of non-administered or ad hoc arbitrations, where the parties and the arbitrators establish and administer the entire process, without relying on an arbitral organization such as AAA or JAMS.
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