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Court Rules Mediation Clause Lacks Condition Precedent Language: Key Lessons for Construction Contracts

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Robert Gallagher
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Jamey Collidge
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Robert Gallagher
Office Managing & Business Development Partner
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Patrick Zancolli
Associate
JC
Jamey Collidge
Associate

Mediation clauses in construction contracts must use clear “condition precedent” language and bar filing suit until mediation concludes, or courts may allow litigation to proceed despite a contractual mediation step.

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RG
Robert Gallagher
Office Managing & Business Development Partner
PZ
Patrick Zancolli
Associate
JC
Jamey Collidge
Associate

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RG
Robert Gallagher
Office Managing & Business Development Partner
PZ
Patrick Zancolli
Associate
JC
Jamey Collidge
Associate

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