Dispute Resolution

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Forby v. One Technologies

December 10, 2018

Forby filed a class action against One Technologies for violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (ICFA) and an unjust enrichment claim.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Alorica v. Tovar

December 10, 2018

Tovar sued her former employer Alorica for disability discrimination and workers' compensation retaliation claims.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Dooley v. Peters

December 10, 2018

Court Has No Power to Enforce Settlement Agreement Purportedly Executed Prior to Commencement of Litigation

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Gen. Re Life Corp. v. Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins. Co.

December 10, 2018

Arbitrators' Clarification Of Arbitration Award Does Not Violate Functus Officio

Litigation Daily |Q&A

Litigator of the Week: Striking a Blow for Arbitration Fairness—and Jay-Z

Jenna Greene | December 07, 2018

Our Litigator of the Week is Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan partner Alex Spiro, recognized for his work in a case that involves lack of diversity in the legal profession, mandatory arbitration—and Jay-Z.

New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Using Expert Testimony in Construction Disputes

Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | December 07, 2018

Construction disputes require lawyers to deal with complex, highly technical architectural, engineering and construction issues, making expert testimony crucial to prove or defend claims arising from construction projects.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Tamakuwala v. Suratwala

December 07, 2018

Plaintiffs moved to rescind their settlement agreement with defendants.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Best Practices

How Much Subject Expertise Should An Arbitrator Have?

Harry N. Mazadoorian | December 06, 2018

One of the early issues parties must address when initiating a commercial arbitration or mediation proceeding is the selection of the neutral or panel…

The Legal Intelligencer |News

Arbitration Award Upheld in Consumer Case Against Invention Promoter

P.J. D'Annunzio | December 06, 2018

U.S. District Chief Judge Joy Flowers Conti of the Western District of Pennsylvania on Tuesday affirmed an arbitration award in favor of plaintiff Betty Frison and against Davison Design & Development.

Legal Week |Analysis

African Legal Awards 2018: Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year: LNP Attorneys

Legal Week | December 06, 2018

Full details of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year category at the African Legal Awards 2018

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Conte v. Delacruz

December 06, 2018

Evidence Weighs in Defendant's Favor, Claimant's Testimony Not Credible; Claim Dismissed

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Matter of Williams v. N.Y.S. Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance

December 06, 2018

Arbitrator's Award Not Arbitrary, Penalty of Termination Did Not Shock Conscience

The Recorder |Case Digests

ASARCO LLC v. United Steel, Paper And Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial And Service Workers International Union

December 06, 2018

Arbitrator's correction of parties' mutual mistake in labor agreement "drew its essence" from that agreement

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Frank K. Cooper Real Estate #1, Inc. v. Cendant Corp.

December 06, 2018

Law firms appealed the arbitration award resolving their dispute over the apportionment of $11 million in attorney fees awarded in a class action settlement.

Legaltech News |Commentary

Mediators Need to Become 'Bilingual' to Resolve Smart Contracts

Daniel B. Garrie, JAMS | December 05, 2018

Even 'run-of-the-mill' contract disputes involving smart contract transactions involve a lot of technical baggage a neutral must be able to unpack. This means the neutral must be bilingual, fluent in both English (the law) and Computer Code (the technology).

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Buckley v. The Nat'l Football League

December 05, 2018

Plaintiffs Signed Agreements on Entities' Behalf; Are Estopped from Avoiding Arbitration

International |News

Big Four's EY Adds Disputes Capability in Hong Kong, Poaching Team From Dechert

John Kang | December 04, 2018

Kareena Teh joins EY's Hong Kong member firm along with two associates—the latest significant hire by the Big Four accounting firm in Hong Kong since it recruited a four-lawyer team from Troutman Sanders earlier this year.

Legal Week |News

Dentons snaps up six-lawyer Hong Kong disputes team from Bird & Bird

John Kang | December 04, 2018

The team is led by Bird & Bird Asia-Pacific disputes resolution head Richard Keady

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Releasee 1 v. N.G.

December 04, 2018

Defendant appealed from the order enforcing a pre-litigation settlement agreement negotiated and consummated by the attorneys for plaintiffs and defendant.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, Inc. v. Sustus, LLC

December 04, 2018

The parties were required to submit their contract dispute to final and binding arbitration before a single arbitrator where the clear and unambiguous language of their contract provided for arbitration pursuant to the 1980 Pennsylvania Uniform Arbitration Act. The court sustained defendant's preliminary objection.

New York Law Journal |News

With Plenty of Plaintiffs, Lawyers Flood the Courts Over Marriott's Massive Breach

Amanda Bronstad | December 03, 2018

Lawyers have moved to coordinate suits into multidistrict litigation and questioned an arbitration clause in Marriott's free internet monitoring program offered to its customers.

Law.com |News

With Plenty of Plaintiffs, Lawyers Flood the Courts Over Marriott's Massive Breach

Amanda Bronstad | December 03, 2018

Lawyers have moved to coordinate suits into multidistrict litigation and questioned an arbitration clause in Marriott's free internet monitoring program offered to its customers.

Legal Week |News

Shearman and McDermott each make up City duo in partner promotion rounds

Hannah Roberts | December 03, 2018

US firms are the latest to announce partner promotions for the coming year

International |News

Dentons Snaps Up 6-Lawyer Hong Kong Disputes Team From Bird & Bird

John Kang | December 03, 2018

Richard Keady, who was the Asia-Pacific disputes resolution head at Bird & Bird, has joined the global legal giant together with partner Robert Rhoda and two associates.

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Bowman v. Stephens

December 03, 2018

Three siblings were co-owners of a multi-million dollar, 117-acre, lakefront property along Lake Austin.

Connecticut Law Tribune |News

ADR Industry Concedes Jay-Z's Point: 'We Have a Diversity Problem'

Dan Packel | November 30, 2018

After Jay-Z said that the American Arbitration Association offered only "token" African-American arbitrators, the CLO and COO at rival JAMS addresses the issue.

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

The Arbitration Epidemic

Evan L. Goldman | November 30, 2018

OP-ED: Mandatory arbitration deprives workers and consumers of their rights, most importantly their constitutional right to have their disputes decided by a jury of their peers.

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New Jersey Law Journal |Slideshow

Arbitration Clauses, Arbitrability Take Center Stage in NJ Court Year So Far

David Gialanella | November 29, 2018

Courts' focus on arbitration clauses and their validity, as well as the arbitrability of disputes more generally, is nothing new, but such has been a focal point of numerous court opinions and proceedings in New Jersey since the 2018-19 court year began in September.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Holeman v. Freehold Reg'l High Sch. Dist. Bd. of Educ.

November 29, 2018

The plaintiff appealed from an order that denied his motion to vacate an arbitrator's award, which upheld tenure charges.

Corporate Counsel |Analysis

What the Google Walkout Means for Employers

Steven J. Pearlman and Danielle J. Moss | November 28, 2018

A new byproduct of the #MeToo movement has afforded employees significant leverage: employee walkouts. Google just experienced this, and responded with some substantial changes in its practices.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Arbitration's 'Value Proposition,' Timely and Less Expensive Dispute Resolution

George J. Krueger | November 28, 2018

Parties can either go to court to resolve their disputes in a public forum for free or they can submit their claims to a dispute resolution service, such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA), for a confidential determination in an agreed upon location.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Schuylkill County v. Labor Relations Bd.

November 27, 2018

Board correctly held that the county engaged in unfair labor practices in violation of the public employee relations act by unilaterally determining that an issue was not arbitrable and refusing to engage in arbitration because while the clerk of court asserted her §1620 county code rights, the existing CBA was negotiated prior to the clerk of court taking office, it remained in effect until a new CBA was reached and Article XVI in the CBA set forth the grievance procedure the parties had to follow. Affirmed.

Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: Quinn Emanuel Has Goldman Sachs in the Crosshairs

Jenna Greene | November 26, 2018

On the heels of criminal charges by the Justice Department against two former Goldman Sachs executives, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's Michael Carlinsky is leading a related civil suit against the investment bank and other defendants.

The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Will the Northern District of California's New Settlement Guidance Become the Standard by Which All Class Action Settlements Are Measured?

Michael Mallow and Rachel Straus | November 26, 2018

With little fanfare, the Northern District of California recently issued guidance on class action settlements. The Guidance—by far the most comprehensive in the country—has the potential to have a significant impact, not just on class actions filed in the Northern District of California, but in class actions filed throughout the country.

Litigation Daily |Expert Opinion

Will New Guidance from the Northern District of California Become the Standard by Which All Class Action Settlements Are Measured?

Michael Mallow and Rachel Straus | November 26, 2018

With little fanfare, the Northern District of California recently issued guidance on class action settlements. The Guidance—by far the most comprehensive in the country—has the potential to have a significant impact, not just on class actions filed in the Northern District of California, but in class actions filed throughout the country.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

W. Essex PBA Local 81 v. Twp. of W. Caldwell

November 26, 2018

The defendant appealed from an order entered which vacated an arbitration award and found that Sergeant Daniel Gorman was entitled to additional money in terminal leave payments for vacation and sick leave.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Katz v. Voorhees

November 26, 2018

The plaintiffs appealed the summary judgment dismissal of a slip and fall negligence complaint.

International |Analysis

Does Hong Kong Have What It Takes to Be Asia's Arbitration Hub?

Anna Zhang | November 25, 2018

Hong Kong is far from claiming victory in the highly contested race to become Asia's top international arbitration spot. But the Chinese Special Administrative Region and its new justice chief are pressing on.

New York Law Journal |

The Real Cost of Mandatory Arbitration

Kimberly Kalmanson and Randi M. Cohen | November 23, 2018

ADR is an excellent avenue to elect when both parties truly elect it. Arbitrators handling matters as a function of unequal bargaining power ought to be vigilant in policing employers who may not take the matter as seriously as they would had the case proceeded in traditional litigation.

New York Law Journal |

Compelling Third-Party Discovery in New York Arbitration

Claudia Salomon and Abhinaya Swaminathan | November 23, 2018

Three key considerations and strategic guidance for practitioners seeking third-party discovery in New York.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Arbitration and Mediation for Young Lawyers: An Introduction to the Alternative

Larry S. Schachner | November 23, 2018

Young advocates would be remiss in not familiarizing themselves with the ever-expanding world of ADR.

New York Law Journal |

Meaningful Diversity: The Next Chapter of the ADR Story

Chris M. Kwok | November 23, 2018

Neutrals with diverse backgrounds can help administer justice in today's increasingly diverse society, as they are a reflection of the people they serve. Of course, mere diversity is not enough; the meaningful inclusion of those diverse candidates in the industry is the next chapter of the ADR story.

International |News

Reed Smith to Lose 6-Partner Hong Kong White-Collar Team to MinterEllison

John Kang | November 22, 2018

The group departure will be the largest from Reed Smith Richards Butler since the 2011 exodus that created Howse Williams Bowers.

Legal Week |News

Weil Gotshal and Mayer Brown boost City partnerships in latest promotion round

Hannah Roberts | November 21, 2018

The US firms have made up three and four lawyers to partner in London respectively, as well as a handful of City counsel promotions

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Walsh v. Prospect EOGH, Inc.

November 21, 2018

The plaintiff sued her former employer claiming that she was wrongfully discharged.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Elsed v. Y Int'l USA, Inc.

November 21, 2018

Defendant moved to dismiss plaintiff's complaint for failure to state a claim, or in the alternative, to stay the proceedings and compel arbitration.

Daily Business Review |

Summary Jury Trials Are Popping Up in Florida Courtrooms, Stirring Controversy

Raychel Lean | November 20, 2018

Summary jury trials are so controversial, one South Florida juror has stepped in to question a judge's authority to mandate them, claiming jurors were misled into thinking a nonbinding trial was real. But not everyone is quick to dismiss them.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, Inc. v. Sustus, LLC

November 20, 2018

An arbitration clause in the parties' agreement required them to submit their dispute to arbitration, so the court sustained defendant's preliminary objection and ordered the parties to submit to binding arbitration.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Berryman v. Newalta Envt'l Servs., Inc.

November 20, 2018

Company utilizing staffing firm was third-party beneficiary entitled to enforce arbitration agreement between staffing firm and its employee where the parties' contract expressly stated that the employee agreed to arbitrate all claims against the staffing firms' claims. Defendant's motion to compel arbitration granted.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

S.S. v. N.S.

November 20, 2018

Defendant appealed the family part's denial of her motion to vacate a consent order, increase plaintiff's child support obligation, compel plaintiff to pay retroactive child support, and award defendant counsel fees and costs.

Delaware Law Weekly |News

Judge Gives Final OK to $210M Settlement in Wilmington Trust Shareholder Suit

Tom McParland | November 19, 2018

Under the settlement, Wilmington Trust will pay $200 million, and auditing firm KPMG will pay $10 million.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

What Must Parties Understand When Agreeing to Arbitrate?

Abraham J. Gafni | November 19, 2018

Parties generally give careful attention to the substantive provisions of an agreement. Dispute resolution provisions, however, are often included at the end of the negotiation as an afterthought.

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Supreme Court Must Reverse Appellate Division's Rogue Ruling on Arbitration Clauses

Law Journal Editorial Board | November 19, 2018

The Appellate Division has introduced a new element for an arbitration contract that will require parties to rewrite their pre-dispute arbitration clauses—for no reason. Our Supreme Court should review the matter and reverse before further mischief upsets the federal and state statutory scheme in place for decades.

New Jersey Law Journal |

BAR REPORT - Mini-Grants available for peer mediation support at K-12 schools

New Jersey State Bar Association | November 19, 2018

State bar foundation offers peer mediation mini-grants for schools

Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

SM Architects v. AMX Veteran

November 19, 2018

AMX filed a demand for arbitration with SM Architects and Stephens.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Santos v. Linhares

November 19, 2018

The parties had entered into a consent final Judgment of Divorce, which incorporated a Marital Settlement Agreement.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Mirko Despotovic d/b/a/ Tradexim Int'l Co. California v. Gavrolovic Holding Petrinja

November 19, 2018

Court Denies Certification Of Foreign Judgment Where No Evidence Of Finality From Foreign Government

International |News

King & Wood Mallesons Adds US Litigation Partner as Iran Sanctions Restored

John Kang | November 16, 2018

Aaron Wolfson was a former Manhattan assistant district attorney, leading investigations into companies and financial institutions' violations of U.S. sanctions laws.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

O'Keefe v. Edmund Optics, Inc.

November 16, 2018

Defendant moved for summary judgment to compel arbitration between the parties.

Legal Week |News

Three BCLP London lawyers made up in first post-merger promotions round

Hannah Roberts | November 15, 2018

The round adds to legacy BLP's promotions made in April before the merger went live

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Antoine v. Bhrags Home Care Corp.

November 15, 2018

NOTEWORTHY NOTEWORTHY NOTEWORTHY

Delaware Law Weekly |Case Digests

Patrone v. Commerce Assoc. LP

November 14, 2018

The court severed claims that were covered by an arbitration clause, but it denied a motion to dismiss on the remaining claims because discovery was necessary for the resolution of certain factual issues.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Northern Berks Reg'l Police Comm'n v. Berks County Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #71

November 13, 2018

Trial court erred in vacating an arbitration award reinstating terminated police officer because while officer was currently unable to perform the duties of the position without placing himself and plaintiff in a position to violate the law, since officer's access to state information systems had been permanently revoked, officer might have administrative remedies that might allow him to seek reinstatement of his access to the systems. Vacated.

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Flanzman v. Jenny Craig, Inc.

November 13, 2018

Plaintiff appealed from the trial court's order compelling arbitration between the parties.

Litigation Daily |News

In Issue of First Impression, Texas Court Refuses to Hear Interlocutory Appeal from Arbitration Panel

John Council | November 12, 2018

"The application of the certificate of merit requirement to an arbitration proceeding does not evince a concomitant intent to expand the court's jurisdiction over the proceeding," the court said.

Texas Lawyer |News

Court Refuses to Hear Interlocutory Appeal from Arbitration Panel

John Council | November 12, 2018

"The application of the certificate of merit requirement to an arbitration proceeding does not evince a concomitant intent to expand the court's jurisdiction over the proceeding," the court said.

Daily Report Online |News

Family Law Pro Roddenbery Becomes Name Partner at Boyd Collar

Meredith Hobbs | November 12, 2018

Tina Roddenbery joined one of Atlanta's oldest and largest family law firms, now Boyd Collar Nolen Tuggle & Roddenbery, as a name partner after the retirement of her longtime partner Gwenn Holland.

The Legal Intelligencer |News

Pa. Judge Sends Sexual Harassment Claims Against Pfizer to Arbitration

P.J. D'Annunzio | November 12, 2018

A federal judge has ruled that a sexual harassment dispute between an assembly line worker and pharmaceutical giant Pfizer must be resolved through arbitration.

International |News

CMS Snaps Up Morgan Lewis Duo in Singapore

John Kang | November 12, 2018

Construction litigation partners Kelvin Aw and Lynette Chew, who have worked together since 2007, join CMS's formal law alliance in Singapore.

Legal Week |Commentary

Cristiano Ronaldo, NDAs and how the #MeToo movement is spurring legal changes

Mark Callaghan and Joshua Kirkpatrick | November 12, 2018

The football star's alleged conduct illustrates ongoing concerns about the use of NDAs on both sides of the Atlantic

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Silverstone v. CT Eye Surgery Ctr. South, LLC

November 12, 2018

Parties' Dispute Subject to Arbitration

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Pavlik v. Town of Simsbury

November 12, 2018

Court Granted Motion for Summary Judgment in Favor of City Employee's Wife in Dispute over Subrogation Right to Settlement Proceeds

New York Law Journal |

Arbitration: New Limits on the Horizon?

Rex S. Heinke, Jessica M. Weisel and Douglass B. Maynard | November 09, 2018

The current term sees the court facing a set of cases which focus on the types of claims that can be litigated in arbitration and the relative powers of arbitrators and judges. In three cases that already have been argued, the court may limit the scope and authority of arbitrators.

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Can a Release in a Stock Purchase Agreement Preclude Claims Under a Software License?

Richard Raysman and Peter Brown | November 09, 2018

In their Technology Law column, Richard Raysman and Peter Brown discuss 'Cyprus Grp. Holdings v. Onex', an opinion which dealt with a variety of issues in contract law, including the construction of a release provision in the context of a stock acquisition, the interpretation of forward-looking and ambiguous software license provisions, and whether two breach of contract and indemnity claims are sufficiently similar that if one is precluded by a release, so too is necessarily the other.

The Legal Intelligencer |News

Scope of Amended Complaint Defeats Arbitration Clause in Ex-Business Partners' Dispute

Zack Needles | November 08, 2018

The court agreed with the trial judge that three of the counts in Gallagher's complaint fell outside the scope of the arbitration provision of her partnership agreement with defendant Frank Mancuso because they arose from conduct involving members of Mancuso's family, who were not parties to the agreement.

Legal Week |News

Is Africa still the next big thing for international law firms?

Hannah Roberts | November 07, 2018

The rush by law firms into Africa has slowed in recent years, amid political and economic uncertainty - does the continent still hold the same appeal?

International |News

Is Africa Still the Next Big Thing for Global Law Firms?

Hannah Roberts | November 07, 2018

The rush by law firms into Africa has slowed in recent years, amid political and economic uncertainty. Does the continent still hold the same appeal?

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Palm Bay Int'l Inc. v. The Winebow Grp. LLC

November 07, 2018

Action Over Trademarks Arose From Federal Law, Not Subject to Contract's Forum Clause

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

3F Partners Ltd. P'ship v. Medtronic Inc.

November 07, 2018

Complete Diversity Not Proved; Real Parties In Interest Are Firm's Former Shareholders

Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: Skadden Lawyers Keep Winning These Cases (But I Wish They Wouldn't)

Jenna Greene | November 06, 2018

The litigation concerns roof shingles—a decidedly un-sexy product. But the underlying issue is a hot one: what constitutes a valid arbitration agreement?

Daily Report Online |News

Law Firm Rebranding Goes Beyond Shortening the Name

Jonathan Ringel | November 06, 2018

Recent rebranding efforts in Atlanta involved firms examining themselves and talking with clients to decide what they wanted to project to the world.

New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Xerox Corp. v. Lantronix Inc.

November 06, 2018

Dispute Resolution Process Applied Only to Suit's Commencement, Not Counterclaims

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Urda v. Darden Rests., Inc.

November 06, 2018

Remand to state court granted where defendant failed to prove that the amount in controversy exceeded $75,000 to establish diversity jurisdiction, after plaintiff's complaint explicitly limited sought damages to no more than $50,000. Plaintiff's motion to remand granted.

The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Bryant v. ESSA Bank & Trust

November 06, 2018

The court denied plaintiff's petition to vacate an arbitration award where her claim of the arbitrator's evident partiality lacked merit but also denied defendant's responsive motion for sanctions since neither plaintiff nor her attorney intended to vex the parties or the court in filing the petition. The court affirmed an arbitration award but denied the prevailing party's request for sanctions.

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

St. Germain v. Rockingham, LLC

November 05, 2018

Failure to Appear At Arbitration Precludes Demand for Trial de Novo

The Recorder |Case Digests

Ramos v. Superior Court (Winston & Strawn, LLP)

November 05, 2018

Restrictive terms in law firm's partnership arbitration agreement rendered it unenforceable

Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Kirwan v. Kirwan

November 05, 2018

Arbitrator's Factual Finding Not Binding on Trial Court

New Jersey Law Journal |Commentary

Mandatory Arbitration Clauses Are Contracts of Adhesion

Law Journal Editorial Board | November 02, 2018

These “take it or leave it” mandatory arbitration agreements fit the classic hornbook definition of an unlawful contract of adhesion. Given the present climate, we regret not much can be done except voluntary surrender of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration by companies such as Uber and Microsoft. At best, we caution our readers to know what they are signing, and if they have any bargaining power, resist such clauses.

New York Law Journal |

Be Careful What You Ask for in Employment Arbitration: The Case for Offers of Judgment

Michael Weber | November 02, 2018

As recent Supreme Court decisions have surveyed and expanded the landscape of arbitration and arbitration agreements, employers have placed greater focus on whether arbitration is actually the right fit for their company.

Daily Report Online |Case Digests

Hillman et al. v. Bord et al.

November 02, 2018

Attorney fee award affirmed in favor of homeowners whose prior settlement offer was rejected

Legal Week |Analysis

New class action law sets stage for fresh competition among German disputes leaders

Rowan Bennett | November 01, 2018

New German law allows consumers to bring collective action against companies for the first time

Legal Week |News

Top law firms and in-house teams called on to enter Middle East Legal Awards 2019

Legal Week | November 01, 2018

Prestigious awards to take place on 18 April at Ritz-Carlton in Dubai

Daily Business Review |Commentary

Fla. Courts Encourage Enforcement of Proposals for Settlement—But Watch Out for Joint Proposals

Jamie Zysk Isani | October 31, 2018

In a case governed by Florida law, a proposal for settlement can be a useful tool to gain settlement leverage, particularly when there is no statutory or contractual fee-shifting provision.

Legal Week |News

SRA weighs up SDT referral for Dentons over dismissal of pregnant employee

Hannah Roberts | October 31, 2018

Regulator considers SDT referral over employment discrimination dispute with former HR manager

New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Katz v. AvalonBay Cmtys. Inc.

October 31, 2018

Plaintiffs moved for class certification in their purported class action arising from a building fire in a residential complex owed and operated by defendants.

The Recorder |News

Keker Team Wins Arbitration, Forcing Warriors to Pay for Oracle Arena Renovations

Ross Todd | October 29, 2018

An arbitrator found that the Bay Area's NBA team, which is set to decamp from Oakland to new digs in San Francisco next season, must continue to pay debts incurred in the mid-90s to renovate its current home, Oracle Arena.

New Jersey Law Journal |

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

New Jersey State Bar Association | October 29, 2018

Committee clears amended foreclosure mediation program bill

Daily Business Review |News

Shook Lands New Global Arbitration Leader

Meghan Tribe | October 26, 2018

Carlos Concepción, who joined Jones Day in 2015, will become chairman of the global arbitration practice at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in November.

The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Losing the Right to Arbitrate by Waiving the Right to Arbitrate

Charles F. Forer | October 22, 2018

Bob had his client's orders: “Don't make life easy for the other side. Make them earn their right to arbitrate their claims.” This looked like an easy assignment because Bob thought he had valid grounds to be a stickler here.

International |News

International Arbitration Attorney Leaves Vietnam, Joins Boies Schiller in California

Xiumei Dong | October 22, 2018

K. Luan Tran, a former co-founder of LTL Attorneys who spent the past two years at Vietnam's YKVN, has joined Boies Schiller Flexner in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

Daily Business Review |Commentary

Trial Lawyers Need to Align Their Goals With Their Clients' Goals

Oscar Sanchez | October 19, 2018

Due to systemic and historic factors, it is very hard for a litigator to be both a trial advocate and also a negotiator in a mediation setting. And, if serious reforms are not made soon, U.S. litigators are in danger of losing control of the settlement of their cases to a new breed of lawyer, the so-called “settlement counsel.”

Legal Week |Analysis

'Law firm management is a misnomer' - Quinn chief backs bare-bones approach

Christine Simmons | October 18, 2018

In a year punctuated by prominent partner departures, Quinn Emanuel chief John Quinn is standing by his firm's unconventional approach

New Jersey Law Journal |News

Jenny Craig Arbitration Agreement Voided for Failure to Designate Forum, Process

Jason Grant | October 18, 2018

“The process is important because the rights associated with arbitration forums differ depending on which is chosen, or how the arbitral process is defined,” Judge Douglas Fasciale wrote. “Here, the agreement ignored the subject altogether.”

Litigation Daily |News

Global Arbitration Lawyers Flock to Saudi Arabian Conference Amidst Boycott

Dan Packel | October 16, 2018

As "Davos in the Desert" dries up due to the controversy surrounding Jamal Khashoggi, international arbitration lawyers from around the world were scheduled to rub elbows with Saudi leadership at another conference down the road.

International |News

Litigation Funder Therium to Launch in Australia

John Kang | October 16, 2018

London-based litigation funder Therium Capital Management will open an office in Melbourne starting next year.