Introduction
This article will address the following subjects, all related to expert discovery, as supplemental material for the ALFA CLE panel:
The History of Expert Discovery, and Its Nearly Universal Standard
Mediation: An Alternative to Expert Discovery
Distinguishing Testifying and Consulting Experts
Managing In-House Experts (Can an Employee be my Expert?)
Finding an Expert, a…
ALFA International Publications
Where Green Building Was and Where It Is Going
Smart Growth Guidelines
Fifteen years ago, government sought to provide a comprehensive framework for planning, designing, and constructing sustainable, resilient, and economically viable housing developments.0F[i] Developed with input from housing authorities, environmental agencies, and urban planners, the guidelines emphasized the integration of gr…
Construction Dispute Resolution Strategies
The construction industry has often turned to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) strategies over traditional litigation, and for good reason. However, litigation remains a viable strategy in many cases.
Introduction
Construction industry disputes are often complex and can involve a multitude of stakeholders. It is no surprise then that there are many st…
Rapidly Evolving State Marijuana Laws
Once considered a taboo and illicit substance, marijuana has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past quarter century to now being legal (under state laws) in some form throughout most of the United States. As this trend of legalization continues, more and more states have implemented laws to protect workers from adverse employment actions due to thei…
EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT. EVERY DAY IS UNIQUE.
Revered business executive Michael Scott, from Scranton, Pennsylvania, said it best: “I knew exactly what to do, but in a much more real sense I had no idea what to do.”
How do we stay on top of new and unique employment issues in an ever-evolving business with multiple divisions, particularly those companies that manufacture products? No day is the …
Carrie Bradshaw, the Original Gig Economy Worker – A Roundtable Discussion of Current Gig Economy Trends
The gig economy has revolutionized the modern labor market, offering flexible work opportunities through app-based platforms and independent contracting arrangements. However, this workforce model presents a complex array of legal issues for employers, particularly from an employment law perspe…
Gender Discrimination Claims in 2025
Gender discrimination claims – sometimes related to, but distinct from, sexual harassment claims - are still impacted by the discussion of subtle and overt biases raised by the # MeToo movement in many jurisdictions. Although there may be some skepticism of the #metoo movement resulting from some of the cases in which gender discrimination and sexual discri…
Common Pitfalls with Health and Wellness Plans
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”)
HIPAA prohibits “group health plans” and insurers from using health factors to discriminate among similarly situated individuals concerning the following:
Eligibility
Premiums
Contributions
These HIPAA nondiscrimination rules have an exception that permits group health p…
Mental & Emotional Claims on the Rise
In recent years, the number of charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to mental and emotional health claims has seen a noticeable increase. These claims often cite violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects employees from discrimination based on physical or mental impairments that …
Post-Covid Employment Changes
POSITIVE IMPACTS
Improved work life balance
Increased productivity
Reduced commute time and costs
Lower operational costs
Expanded talent pools
Reduced stress
Environmental benefits
NEGATIVE IMPACTS
Social isolation
Communication/collaboration difficulties
Blurred work/life boundaries
Home office constraints
Technology dependence
M…