The Construction ADR Toolbox
ADR Resources for Construction Lawyers
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: Lessons from the Last 50 Years
(And Resources for Construction Lawyers) By Leslie King O’Neal Looking Back: Construction Projects and Construction Law Over 50 Years Last week the ABA Forum on Construction Law celebrated its 50th anniversary by presenting a two-day program on Lessons Learned from the Last… Read More
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Law Day 2026: King Charles III, the Magna Carta and the Rule of Law
By Leslie King O’Neal Happy Law Day! May 1 is “Law Day,” honoring the “Rule of Law” in the United States. President Dwight D. Eisenhower established “Law Day” in 1958 to celebrate the rule of law in a free society.[i] The American… Read More
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Guide to Evaluating AI-Generated Evidence
By Leslie King O’Neal AI-Generated Evidence is Here Arbitrators (and judges) depend on the evidence presented to decide disputes. Until recently, most evidence was documentary (paper or photographs) or testamentary (witness testimony, either live or recorded). Some construction lawyers remember digging through… Read More
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New AI Cases Add to Mediation Confidentiality “Can of Worms”
By Leslie King O’Neal Does Using Generative AI Tools Waive Attorney-Client or Work Product Privilege? Two recent cases came to different conclusions on whether a user’s generative AI interactions were protected by attorney-client or work product privilege and were subject to discovery.… Read More
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AI in ADR Roundup
By Leslie King O’Neal This post is a “roundup” describing some new AI tools and some ideas for using them in your practice. AI is everywhere these days, including in ADR. New tools, new platforms, new cases and issues pop up faster… Read More
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How Do Arbitrators Determine Delay & Damages Quantum?
By Andrew Ness At the most recent Construction SuperConference, I was honored to speak on a panel titled: “Insights from Arbitrators and Advocates on Providing Alternative Delay and Damages Quantum.” When asked whether the Respondent should provide its own delay and damages… Read More
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A Role Model for All Lawyers: Marian Mayer Berkett
By Leslie King O’Neal Commemorating Women’s History Month and the ABA Forum on Construction Law’s upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, this week’s post showcases Marian Mayer Berkett’s long and storied legal career. Marian Mayer Berkett: Inspiring generations of lawyers The length and breadth… Read More
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Front End Alignment & The Art of Dispute Prevention
By Leslie King O’Neal Front-End Alignment Keeps a Car on Track If your car is pulling to one side, the steering wheel is vibrating and the tires are squealing, these are signs the car may need a front-end alignment. With a proper… Read More
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