Alternative Dispute Resolution

Stories on large awards, trends in ADR, key legal disputes that spill into the courts, and big names and parties that are involved in ADR.

International Edition

Asia Marks First Specialized Mediation Framework for Aviation in Singapore

By Jessica Seah | February 26, 2024

The move plays to Singapore's ambition of being the favoured dispute resolution hub in Asia.

2 minute read

International Edition

UK Government Throws Weight Behind Extensive Anti-SLAPPs Legislation

By Jack Womack | February 23, 2024

The government said the decision was 'in response to a rising tide of this pernicious form of litigation', including high-profile cases involving Russian oligarchs and allies of Vladimir Putin.

4 minute read
International Edition

France's Fidal and Its Network Partners Look to Expand Arbitration Work in Africa, Europe

By Rick Mitchell | February 20, 2024

The French law firm has hired Africa-focused international arbitration partner Manuel Tomas at a time when international companies and their law firms are looking to tap into Africa's fast-growing markets.

5 minute read

International Edition

Flight to Quality Under Way in Selection of Arbitral Institutions

By Peter Shaw-Smith | February 13, 2024

Gary Born, chair of the international arbitration practice group at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, discusses the development of the Middle East as an arbitration hub, how the region sets standards in commercial arbitration, and why state-to-state proceedings could be effective even in the most intractable cases.

7 minute read
International Edition

Dublin Is Building Its Competitive Edge as a Global Arbitration Center

By Killian O'Reilly, Neil Cahill, Ania Farren and Sonia Morton | February 12, 2024

Ireland's journey towards becoming a pre-eminent hub for dispute resolution is being marked by its position as an EU member, progressive legislative steps and a clear commitment to international standards, and by the introduction of third-party funding in international commercial arbitration.

4 minute read
International Edition

Gateley Defeated in Actor Laurence Fox's Defamation Suit

By Jack Womack | January 30, 2024

The actor turned activist had been accused of racism.

3 minute read
International Edition

Arnold & Porter Partner Becomes First Woman President of Middle East Arbitral Court

By Peter Shaw-Smith | January 26, 2024

Seven of the 15 members of the new Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre are women.

4 minute read
International Edition

Orrick Vows to Rebuild Paris Arbitration After Series of Exits

By Alfred Olufemi | January 23, 2024

Departures have left the firm with two Paris arbitration partners, according to its website, but one of them is off and it is unclear when they will return, say people close to the situation.

2 minute read
International Edition

HKIAC Appoints New Secretary General, New Corporate Hires for Hong Kong, Indian Firms

By Jessica Seah | January 19, 2024

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Eric Chow & Co have both appointed new corporate partners.

3 minute read
International Edition

Contempt of Court Conviction for Spanish Arbitrator Who Awarded $15 Billion to Sultan's Heirs

By Alex D'Elia | January 17, 2024

A criminal court in Madrid ruled that the arbitrator in an international contract dispute between Malaysia and descendants of the last Sultan of Sulu disobeyed orders from the court to end the proceedings before he issued a final award.

4 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

2 Sex Abuse Victims Settle Consolidated Case Against School District for $6M

By Colleen Murphy | February 29, 2024

"Many of us heard that these cases just are not worth that much money," said John Baldante of Baldante & Rubenstein. "But these Winslow Township Board of Education cases prove that these cases have more significant value than they ever had in the past. The paradigm has changed."

4 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Resolving Litigation: Arbitration and Mediation After 'Concepcion'

By Rich Lee | February 23, 2024

Seamus Duffy explained how arbitration law has evolved from before the Concepcion decision to the world of mass arbitrations today.

10 minute read
Daily Report Online

Conquering Construction Contract Disputes: Strategies for Construction Attorneys to Consider

By Chris Osborn | February 20, 2024

When disputes arise on the job, attorneys often end up serving as the equivalent of a marriage counselor for the parties involved. We frequently try to bring an objective, practical approach when passions are rising high.

9 minute read
New Jersey Law Journal

Why Must Patients So Often Sign Medical Records Before Reading Them?

By The Law Journal Editorial Board | February 16, 2024

Shouldn't medical providers be required to provide pre-signature access to forms concerning medical treatment and payment, affording the ability to read them before we sign them?

3 minute read
Legaltech News

New Law Company of the Year: New Era ADR

By Stephanie Wilkins | February 14, 2024

"Legal innovation is not just about adopting novel technologies, but reshaping the very fabric of how the industry operates," said Rich Lee, Co-Founder and CEO of New Era ADR.

7 minute read
Law.com

Flight to Quality Under Way in Selection of Arbitral Institutions

By Peter Shaw-Smith | February 13, 2024

Gary Born, chair of the international arbitration practice group at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, discusses the development of the Middle East as an arbitration hub, how the region sets standards in commercial arbitration, and why state-to-state proceedings could be effective even in the most intractable cases.

7 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

Former Phila. Administrative Judge Herron Heads to Private Practice for Mediation Role

By Aleeza Furman | February 13, 2024

"It is an honor to have Judge Herron join our firm," Kang Haggerty managing member Edward Kang said in a statement. "He created and launched the commerce court program in Philadelphia and is considered one of the state's most distinguished jurists."

3 minute read
Daily Report Online

Five Strategies for Health-Care Liability Case Mediations

By Eric J. Frisch | February 9, 2024

Mediation is not a trial and should not be approached as trial. Prepare for mediation by candidly assessing strengths and weaknesses of your case.

6 minute read
The Legal Intelligencer

New Year, New View: Stepping Into Some Very Big Shoes

By Francine Friedman Griesing | February 6, 2024

At this critical time with so much discord locally, nationally and globally, the value of alternate dispute resolution cannot be underestimated. I will begin with a refresher on the basics—a review of what is encompassed by ADR for those who may not consider themselves practitioners in this arena although we all face and resolve disputes daily in our personal and professional lives.

8 minute read
New York Law Journal

Harnessing the Power of Technical E-Discovery Neutrals in Litigation

By Daniel Garrie and Leo M. Gordon | February 2, 2024

E-discovery processes can be complex given the sheer volume and diversity of digital data, combined with the technical intricacies of data management and retrieval. This is where technical e-discovery neutrals come into play, offering their specialized expertise to manage and streamline e-discovery processes.

4 minute read

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