FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
8:55 Welcome and Introductions
9:00 A View From the Arbitrator's Bench
R. Harper Heckman, Maynard Nexsen PC, Greensboro, NC
Iman Hyder-Eliz, American Arbitration Association, Dallas, TX
Henry P. "Hank" Wall, Bruner Powell Wall & Mullins LLC, Columbia, SC
Experienced arbitrators share what they consider to be best practices in construction arbitration and explore best practices for creating efficiency in arbitration, as opposed to litigation.
10:00 Break
10:10 Simplifying Scheduling for Better Project Outcomes
Kim Forbes, McDonough Bolyard Peck, Chesapeake, VA
Michael Siburt, McDonough Bolyard Peck, Raleigh, NC
Explore critical path scheduling from the view of an expert and discuss the concepts of disruption, acceleration, and measured mile analyses.
11:10 Break
11:20 Effective Presentation of Damages
Glynn L. Capell, Capell Thomson LLC, Bluffton, SC
Carmela Mastrianni, Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin PLLC, Charlotte, NC
Learn creative ways to present damages on a variety of projects. In addition to discussing delay and similarly related damages, this session also covers challenges and theories of recovery in construction defect cases.
12:20 Lunch Break
1:20 The Surety Is Involved
Jessica E. Bowers, Smith Bowers PLLC, Raleigh, NC
Dunn D. Hollingsworth, Robertson Hollingsworth Manos & Rahn LLC, Charleston, SC
Explore common issues that arise when surety is involved in disputes. Hear from experienced litigators representing sureties, as well as the principal.
2:20 Break
2:30 Dynamics of Multi-Party Mediation≠*
William E. "Ed" Lawson, Turner Padget Graham and Laney PA, Myrtle Beach, SC
Judge Clifton B. Newman (Ret.), JAMS, Kingstree, SC
John Ong, Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin PLLC, Charlotte, NC
Multi-party mediation introduces issues for both mediators and the parties to consider. In this session, we discuss the unique dynamics of multi-party mediation, as well as touch on the Rules of the NC Supreme Court for Mediated Settlement Conferences, Standard of Professional Conduct for Mediators, Advisory Opinions adopted by the NCDRC, and NC case law updates involving mediation.
3:30 Break
3:40 Annual Case Law Update
Bryan P. Kelley, Elmore Goldsmith Kelley & DeHoll PA, Greenville, SC
Jay M. Wilkerson, Conner Gwyn Schenck PLLC, Raleigh, NC
This session covers important judicial opinions issued over the past year, with the first portion focusing on North Carolina law and the second portion on South Carolina law.
5:10 Adjourn for the Day
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
8:55 Announcements and Introductions
9:00 Insurance Coverage Issues
Adam deNobriga, James deNobriga PLLC, Charlotte, NC
Laura F. Locklair, Boyle Leonard & Anderson PA, Charleston, SC
This panel explores important insurance coverage issues, including recent developments regarding additional insured coverage.
10:00 Break
10:10 The Current State of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) and AI‡
Sarah Pons, HaystackID, Charlotte, NC
John M. Wilson, HaystackID, Gatlinburg, TN
Discuss the current state of electronically stored information, the emergence of artificial intelligence, and current issues related to these areas.
11:10 Break
11:20 Ethics for Construction Attorneys*
Nan E. Hannah, Hannah Sheridan & Cochran, Raleigh, NC
Shanna M. Stephens, Reynolds & Stephens LLC, Charleston, SC
Construction law presents various ethical considerations for lawyers. This session contemplates unique ethical considerations that exist with complex multi-party relationships, possible co-counsel arrangements, managing clients' confidential data, selecting and working with experts, and other ethical and professional considerations.
12:20 Adjourn
* Indicates portion providing Ethics/Professional Responsibility credit
‡ Indicates portion providing Technology Training credit
≠ Indicates portion providing NC Dispute Resolution Commission Continuing Mediator Education
Join construction law professionals from across the Carolinas as we explore the art and science of resolving construction disputes.
Seasoned arbitrators and mediators, skilled experts, and knowledgeable practitioners share what they have learned from experience and explain their approach to a variety of practical issues that are frequently encountered in construction litigation and arbitration.
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