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.
By Marco Molina, Alexandra L. Trujillo and Shaia Araghi | November 17, 2023
In the legal industry, little-known statutes with potentially serious consequences slip by unnoticed. This is the case with "home court" statutes, which have the ability to obliterate the forum selection, choice of law and/or arbitration clauses in construction agreements. This article serves as a primer on these statutes so they don't sneak past you in the future.
8 minute read
By Leslie A. Berkoff | November 17, 2023
The use of AI is pervading all aspects of the legal profession, and many are questioning the application of AI within each specific practice area. In the dispute resolution space, AI has already been a part of this practice area for some time—but can it replace human mediators?
8 minute read
By J.P. Duffy | November 17, 2023
This article examines the difficulties that privilege issues can present in international arbitration, and concludes that solutions oftentimes lie with an overlooked legal tool—common sense.
8 minute read
By Catherine Amirfar and Nicole Marton | November 17, 2023
The types of disputes that may arise from increased lunar activity and exploration may be placed into three categories: disputes between countries, between companies, or between a company and a country. No matter which flavor a particular dispute takes, they are all sure to deal with a complex interplay of international and commercial legal issues.
8 minute read
By William Downes | November 16, 2023
Conflicting state laws are at the heart of a class action suit alleging racial discrimination in NFL hiring practices. In July, Brian Flores, former Miami Dolphins' head coach and current Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator and two other plaintiffs were given the green light to go to trial after a New York judge determined their contracts were not subject to mandated arbitration.
7 minute read
By Charles F. Forer | November 13, 2023
Bob is retiring. He has spent the last few days taking down diplomas from office walls; sending files to storage; and thinking about his mistakes, which I have been detailing for more than 20 years. Even Bob has to look at the tea leaves. How many more mistakes would he make? How could his malpractice carrier keep accommodating him?
8 minute read
By Colleen Murphy | November 9, 2023
"Basically, the affidavits in support of the motion to vacate alleged a miscommunication between Polymer's counsel and his legal assistant, who was in the process of leaving his firm, and the failure of the assistant to calendar the deadline for filing a motion for trial," Judge Robert Gross wrote for the court.
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By Kelly K. James | November 9, 2023
We spoke with six Miles Mediation & Arbitration Construction Area Practice Group mediators and arbitrators for their perspectives and advice for construction law practitioners.
8 minute read
By Stephanie Wilkins | November 9, 2023
Marquee Ventures and Relativity founder and former CEO Andrew Sieja participated in the latest funding round for the fully virtual dispute resolution technology platform, which counts the U.S. Olympic Committee among its customers.
6 minute read
By Alexander Lugo | November 7, 2023
"Miami is no longer a pretender; Miami is a player," said Richard Lorenzo, Hogan Lovells's regional managing partner for the Americas and current chair of the Miami International Arbitration Society. .
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