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Edie Laquer's Case Over Miami WorldCenter To Be Decided In Court

An appeals court rules in favor of state court litigation rather than arbitration in a case filed by prominent Miami commercial broker Edie Laquer against her partners pursuing the proposed Miami WorldCenter project north of downtown.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Opinion: Mandatory Employment Arbitration: The Winning Argument

One of the hottest topics in alternative dispute resolution these days involves mandatory arbitration requirements in consumer and employment contracts. The fairness of forcing consumers and employees to forego their day in court for arbitration and how such arbitrations are conducted is a question being addressed by legislators, jurists, consumer advocates, corporate America, and almost every ADR provider organization, often involving fierce debate.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Prize Money Still at Issue in Lance Armstrong Litigation

On Dec. 30, 2013, Lance Armstrong, his cycling team's company and his business agent filed a motion to stay proposed arbitration proceedings. At stake in those proceedings: previously awarded prize money for the disgraced athlete, who has admitted using performance-enhancing drugs.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Milk Wagon Drivers & Dairy Emps. v. Elmhurst Dairy

Court Explains Its Refusal to Remand Hybrid §301/Fair Representation Action
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Reviewing the Revised AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules

The American Arbitration Association (AAA) has revised its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The revised rules, which apply to any claim filed on or after Oct. 1, 2013, are designed to enhance significantly the efficiency of the arbitration process. For a full set of the rules, visit the AAA's website at www.adr.org.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

New Carmody Law Firm On Verge Of State's Top 10

Carmody & Torrance had 62 attorneys in offices in Waterbury, Southbury and New Haven. Meanwhile, Sandak Hennessey & Greco had 15 attorneys in Stamford. The new entity will have 77 lawyers in four offices and be known as Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

How does the Revised Florida Arbitration Code affect you?

Litigators would be wise to read the Revised Florida Arbitration Code, which took effect July 1; the knowledge they gain now will serve them well in handling arbitrations affected by the new law, writes Jesse H. Diner of Fowler White Boggs.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Ga.-Based Company Claims Arbitrator Couldn't Hear, Dozed Off

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- A company is trying to get out of paying an Iowa utility millions of dollars in a construction dispute by claiming that a retired judge who oversaw the arbitration proceedings had serious hearing problems, fell asleep and was confused.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Carmody & Torrance Joins Forces With Mid-Sized Stamford Firm

A Stamford-based real estate development and litigation firm has joined forces with Carmody & Torrance, creating a new firm with a new name that could become one of the 10 highest-grossing legal operations in the state.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Forecast 2014: New Arbitration Rules Could Be Game-Changers

Dispute resolution practices are moving in a decidedly positive direction as the term "alternative" becomes outmoded. Approaches other than a default to litigation have become mainstream.
6 minute read

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