In most construction projects involving a general contractor (or developer) and multiple subcontractors, the general contractor prefers to shift risk and liability exposure by requiring that it be named as an additional insured on the subcontractor’s insurance policy for the project…
Civil litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) go hand-in-hand. In fact, more often than not, litigation resolves via some sort of ADR like private mediation or settlement conference instead of via trial (close to 90% in California). Many clients file suit, or find themselves named in a lawsuit, and think jury trial and civil judgment. [...]