Dispute Resolution

Stories and digests covering a variety of angles to ADR, whether on key issues of law or notable parties

Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Litigating 'Best Efforts' Considerations for Defining or Not Defining What Effort to Expect

Jeremy J. Gray | June 22, 2018

Unforeseen or uncontrollable events make the full extent of risk associated with development and commercialization unknowable.
Texas Lawyer |Commentary

Ex Parte Arbitration: An Idiosyncratic and Unfair Default Rule

Jason A. Rose | June 21, 2018

Public policy strongly favors requiring parties to arbitrate disputes that arise under a written contract with an arbitration clause. Arbitration is…
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Enough With Arbitration Provisions: Litigators Hate Them and GCs Should Too

Edward S. Robson | June 21, 2018

This article examines four of the most common justifications for arbitration and suggests examination of the knee-jerk impulse to include arbitration provisions in commercial agreements.
National Law Journal |News

Judge Appoints Special Master in Flint Water Contamination Case

Amanda Bronstad | June 20, 2018

A federal judge in Michigan has refused to remove lead attorneys in the Flint water contamination case but plans to bring in a special master to review their fees and expenses.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Enough With Arbitration Provisions: Litigators Hate Them and GCs Should Too

Edward S. Robson | June 20, 2018

Arbitration provisions are a common feature of commercial transactions for businesses trying to alleviate the burdens of litigation. In-house and transactional attorneys routinely include arbitration provisions in all flavors of commercial agreements.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Ortiz v. Saber Healthcare Group, LLC

June 19, 2018

The court denied a motion to transfer a case to arbitration where defendants had effectively chosen the judicial forum by withdrawing their preliminary objection regarding arbitration.
The Recorder |Case Digests

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

June 19, 2018

Party's participation in arbitration waived subsequent challenge to arbitrator's jurisdiction
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

In Re Vantage Drilling International

June 18, 2018

Martinez Partners represented Vantage in a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation and related matters.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Colonial Health & Rehabilitation Center of Plainfield, LLC v. Village Manor Associates, LP

June 18, 2018

Court Denies Motion to Vacate Judgment Filed After Motion for Reassignment
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Sequeira v. Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

June 18, 2018

Plaintiff appealed the dismissal of his complaint seeking to vacate an arbitration award for failure to effectuate process in a timely manner and denying reinstatement of the complaint for failure to demonstrate good cause.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

NYO, LLC v. Ravenwood Properties, LLC

June 18, 2018

Member's Filing of Bankruptcy Petition Triggered Its Involuntary Withdrawal From Membership in LLCs
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Matter of Clinton Rising LLC v. N.Y.C. Envtl Control Bd.

June 12, 2018

Decisions Sustaining Notices of Violation Not Arbitrary or Erroneous; Vacatur Denied
New Jersey Law Journal |

Court Remands Suit Claiming Leeds Firm Wrongly Steered Prudential Plaintiff to Arbitration

Charles Toutant | June 11, 2018

A New Jersey appeals court has ordered further proceedings for one plaintiff who claimed in a legal malpractice suit that the firm of Leeds, Morelli & Brown accepted bonuses for steering its clients into arbitration of an employment dispute with the Prudential Insurance Co.
The Recorder |News

New Study Finds Most Law Firms Mum on Mandatory Arbitration for Summer Associates

Meghan Tribe | June 11, 2018

At least five notable firms, including Cooley; Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear and Paul Hastings, will require their 2019 summer associate classes to agree to mandatory arbitration provisions, according to a new survey released Monday by students from the nation's top law schools. Nearly half of firms surveyed remained silent about whether they would ask their young talent to assent to such obligations.
Daily Report Online |News

Did You See the Georgia Federal Judge Portrayed in 'Hamilton'?

Jonathan Ringel | June 11, 2018

Nathaniel Pendleton was one of Georgia's first federal judges and attorneys general.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Delek v. Local 202

June 11, 2018

Instead of using its employees, Delek hired contract workers to replace a chemical reactor at one of its refineries.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Gramercy Wrecking and Envtl. Contractors v. Trucking Emps. of N. Jersey Welfare Fund Inc.

June 11, 2018

Arbitrator Must Decide if Contractor's Agreement Incorporated CBA's Arbitration Clause
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Fejoku v. Prudential Life Insurance of America, Inc.

June 11, 2018

Two plaintiffs filed related appeals in the legal malpractice matter which arose out of the broader setting of employment discrimination claims brought by them individually.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Smythe v. Uber Technologies, Inc.

June 11, 2018

Uber and Lyft driver's unfair competition claims against Uber not encompassed by his Uber contract's arbitration clause
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Deutsche Bank Nat'l Trust Co. v. Paschall

June 08, 2018

Defendant appealed the denial of his motion to return the foreclosure case to mediation.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Von Becelaere Ventures, LLC v. Zenovic

June 08, 2018

Failure to request stay of lien enforcement action pending arbitration results in waiver of right to arbitrate any pending claims
New York Law Journal |News

Brooklyn Judge Denies Uber's Bid to Arbitrate Disabled Rider's Case

Andrew Denney | June 07, 2018

In a ruling that advocates say could open Uber Technologies Inc. up to additional litigation over providing service to disabled people, a New York state court judge in Brooklyn found that the ride-sharing company's arbitration clause was too ambiguous to move a disabled woman's suit against the company into arbitration.
New York Law Journal |News

2nd Circuit Sets Bar for Vacating Awards Over Arbitrators' 'Evident Partiality'

Colby Hamilton | June 07, 2018

A party-appointed arbitrator's failure to disclose connections on its face isn't enough to disqualify an award, the panel found.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone Int'l Trade Serv. Co. Ltd. v. Tiancheng Chempharm Inc. USA

June 07, 2018

Improper Service Claim Rejected in Confirmation of $480,000 Chinese Arbitral Award
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Safeguarding Your Company: Obtaining Recovery for Antitrust Violations

Cindy Caranella Kelly and Sarah Gibbs Leivick | June 06, 2018

There are circumstances where litigation may not necessarily be the optimal strategy for obtaining appropriate redress and recovering damages caused by collusion.
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Supreme Court's 'Kindred' Ruling Can't Save Trampoline Park's Arb Clause

Charles Toutant | June 05, 2018

On Tuesday the Appellate Division upheld a decision to invalidate an arbitration clause at issue in "Defina v. Go Ahead and Jump 1," marking the second time a state appeals court has refused to enforce an arbitration agreement in the case.
Daily Business Review |News

Miami Surges as International Arbitration Hub, but NYC Undaunted

Dan Packel | June 05, 2018

The efforts of local boosters—and a concerted focus on Latin America—helped propel Miami to second place in a recent study of cities for arbitrating international disputes involving the Americas.
International |News

JunHe Recruits Insolvency Partner From King & Wood Mallesons

Anna Zhang | June 05, 2018

Yang Li advised on the $10 billion bankruptcy case of state-owned Dongbei Special Steel last year.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Citibank N.A. v. Geyer

June 05, 2018

Motion to Extend Time to File Demand for Trial de Novo Should Have Been Granted
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Misel v. Saber Healthcare Group, LLC

June 05, 2018

Defendants were not barred from seeking to transfer a case to arbitration even though they did not raise the issue in their preliminary objections to the complaint. The court granted the motion to transfer the matter to arbitration.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Defina v. Go Ahead and Jump 1, LLC

June 05, 2018

Defendants appealed the denial of their motion to compel arbitration.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

In re Nat'l Football League Player's Concussion Injury Litigation

June 05, 2018

Court permanently enjoined funding company from seeking arbitration against concussion class action member over the validity of the funding agreement between company and class member because the funding agreement violated a section of the settlement agreement and court used its power under the all writs act to prevent a collateral attack on the remedies specified in the class action settlement. Permanent injunction granted.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Little Portion Properties, LLC v. Bennett Sullivan Assoc., Inc.

June 04, 2018

Failure to Object to Untimeliness of Arbitration Award Resulted in Waiver
Daily Business Review |Commentary

The Ever Decreasing Jury Trial Rate: Why Is It on Life Support?

Scott Silverman | June 01, 2018

The jury trial is sacred in American jurisprudence. It is enshrined in our state and federal constitutions. It the reason courthouses have courtrooms and not just chambers.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Sprint Comm'ns Co. LP v. Albany Cnty., New York

June 01, 2018

Parties' Designated Arbitrators Appointed, Must Select Third Pursuant to 2015 Agreement
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Am. Fed'n of Musicians and Employers' Pension Fund v. Neshoma Orchestra and Singers Inc.

June 01, 2018

Union Granted Judgment on Liability Over Orchestra's Withdrawal From Pension Fund
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

High Court to Decide When a Contract Is Ambiguous on Question of Class Arbitration

Samuel Estreicher and Holly H. Weiss | May 31, 2018

On May 21, the Supreme Court handed down its highly anticipated decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis, 584 U.S. ___ (2018). The court, in a 5-4 decision, upheld arbitration agreements that waive employees' rights to bring class arbitration against their employers.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Arbitration After 'Epic Systems v. Lewis': Implications for California Employers

Mary-Christine Sungaila, Alex Stevens and Marco A. Pulido | May 30, 2018

The authors detail the impact of the high court's decision on FLSA claims and outline the decision's implications for the arbitrability of claims arising under California's Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Himber v. Live Nation Worldwide Inc.

May 29, 2018

Plaintiff on Notice of, Assented to, Arbitration Provision in Website's Terms of Use
Litigation Daily |Profile

Litigator of the Week: For Paul Clement, Jumping into a SCOTUS Case at the Last Minute is “What We Do”

Tony Mauro | May 28, 2018

The former George W. Bush-era solicitor general prides himself and his appellate team at Kirkland & Ellis on being able to climb aboard fast-moving Supreme Court cases at the last minute.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Arnold v. HomeAway

May 28, 2018

This appeal involved two separate cases brought against HomeAway: one by Arnold and one by Seim.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

In the Matter of the Claim of ANTONI PILACIK, WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD V JACSA, LLC et al

May 25, 2018

Matter of the Claim of ANTONI PILACIK, WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD V JACSA, LLC et al
International |News

UK Firm HFW Expands Construction Practice With Jones Day Hire in Hong Kong

Anna Zhang | May 24, 2018

Bury becomes the sixth construction partner the firm has hired in the past 15 months—part of a move to boost its Asia Pacific offering.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Intra-Party Indemnification: Deciphering Party Intent

Melissa Yang and Devin W. Ness | May 23, 2018

Parties who wish to avoid unintended consequences – either paying for intra-party indemnification when it was not intended or being denied indemnification when intra-party indemnification was intended – should be explicit as to their intentions in their contract.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

The Russians Are Coming, and They Want to Change How We Conduct International Arbitration

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky | May 23, 2018

In their column on international litigation, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky discuss the Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration, also known as the Prague Rules.
New York Law Journal |Commentary

In Mediation, Right Is Irrelevant

Michael Starr | May 23, 2018

In mediation, what gets the parties into “the zone” depends on a variety of factors that have nothing to do with the merits of the lawsuit.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

The New Tax Code's Impact on Divorce: A Mediator's Perspective

Caroline Antonacci | May 22, 2018

The most sweeping federal tax code overhaul in decades, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017. New provisions in the law affect both businesses and individuals. Many of these changes will have a direct impact on the practice of family law, specifically in the area of divorce.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Nieswiadomy v. Saber Healthcare Group, LLC

May 22, 2018

The court denied a request to compel arbitration under an agreement with a nursing home, because the document was constituted a contract of adhesion and was unconscionable.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Laborers' Combined Funds of W. Pennsylvania v. Macson Corp.

May 22, 2018

Defendant contractor's motion to compel arbitration in plaintiff's action to collect fringe benefit funds was denied because the PLA explicitly incorporated trust agreement provision governing the contributions, no explicit language in the PLA made the arbitration provision applicable to non-party trust funds and there was no evidence plaintiff was acting as agent for the unions. Motion denied.
The Recorder |News

In Former Engineer's Harassment Suit, Uber's Decision to Scrap Arbitration Gets Its First Test

Ross Todd | May 21, 2018

The lawsuit comes just a week after the company announced that it would forgo arbitration and nondisclosure agreements in harassment cases.
Daily Report Online |Commentary

Consider Mandatory Arbitration to Resolve Fee Disputes

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | May 21, 2018

It is well-recognized that often, when an attorney sues a client for unpaid fees, the client will bring a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Some sources indicate that the likelihood of receiving such a counterclaim could be as high as 40 percent; others place it even higher.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Jody James Farms v. The Altman Group

May 21, 2018

Jody James Farms, JV purchased a Crop Revenue Coverage Insurance Policy from Rain & Hail, LLC through Altman Group, an independent insurance agency.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis

May 21, 2018

NLRA does not nullify Arbitration Act mandate that arbitration agreements providing for individualized proceedings be enforced
Daily Business Review |News

Miami Judge Tosses Class Action Against Ex-Ski Resort Owner

Katheryn Tucker | May 18, 2018

Ariel Quiros was accused of running the biggest to date EB-5 fraud to date at Vermont's Jay Peak ski resort.
New York Law Journal |

New EU-Mexico Trade Agreement: What Lies Ahead for the Future of ISDS?

Javier Rubinstein, Lauren Friedman and Jonathan Levin | May 18, 2018

On April 21, 2018, the EU and Mexico announced an “agreement in principle” to update the terms of their 2000 Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement. The new agreement advances the EU's mission to transform the traditional investor-state arbitration in favor of a permanent bilateral investment court. It also follows similar treaties and free trade agreements between the EU and Canada, Vietnam, and Singapore. This article explores how this recent trend could affect international companies and individuals with investments in the EU.
New Jersey Law Journal |Best Practices

In the Era of #MeToo, Employers Should Consider Complaint Response Plans

Kristin D. Sostowski | May 18, 2018

In light of the increased number of reports of sexual harassment, and the heightened public expectations of how employers will handle such complaints, advance preparation is time well spent.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Benaroya v. Willis

May 18, 2018

Arbitrator lacks authority to deem nonsignatory bound by arbitration agreement
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Who Decides Arbitrability—Is It the Court or an Arbitrator?

Abraham J. Gafni | May 17, 2018

An issue that continues to present itself is who will determine if a dispute must be tried in court or arbitrated.
International |News

Orrick Expands International Offices With Partner Hires in China, Africa

Anna Zhang | May 17, 2018

Corporate partner Jeff Zhang arrives from King & Wood Mallesons while project finance partner Yacouba Coulibaly joins the firm's affiliate office in the Ivory Coast from the African Export-Import Bank.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Expert Opinion

Good Things Do Come to Those (Arbitrators) Who Wait

Harry N. Mazadoorian | May 16, 2018

Good news came May 9 for supporters of alternative dispute resolution, when, following passage in the Connecticut House of Representatives on April 26, the Senate passed the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act.
Corporate Counsel |News

Michigan State Settles in Principle With Nassar Victims for $500M

Sue Reisinger | May 16, 2018

Current claimants will split $425 million and another $75 million will be set aside for future claimants.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Affordable Dentures v. Affordable Care, LLC

May 16, 2018

Defendant moved to compel arbitration in plaintiff's action asserting violations of N.J.S.A. 45:6-12 and -19, breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith, breach of fiduciary duty and violation of the New Jersey Franchise Practice Act.
Corporate Counsel |News

Following Uber's Lead, Lyft Ends Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims

Caroline Spiezio | May 15, 2018

Lyft also will end requirements that those who make #MeToo-type claims keep quiet about their stories.
New York Law Journal |Expert Opinion

Realty Law Digest

Scott E. Mollen | May 15, 2018

Scott E. Mollen, a partner at Herrick, Feinstein, discusses NRT New York v. Spell, where an arbitration award denying a brokerage commission was vacated as being arbitrary and violative of public policy.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Commentary

State Legislature Finally Passes Revised Uniform Arbitration Act

Connecticut Editorial Board | May 15, 2018

With the increasing use of arbitration as a means of resolving disputes throughout the state and at the federal level, this is a positive step toward revising and modernizing arbitration procedures.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Footprint Power Salem Harbor Dev. v. Iberdrola Energy Prods.

May 15, 2018

Contract's Provision Vests ICDR Power to Decide if Dispute Arbitrable, Denying Stay
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Pocono Mountain Sch. Dist. v. Pocono Mountain Educ. Support Professionals Assn.

May 15, 2018

Grievants employer, a Pennsylvania school district, failed to establish that an arbitrators findings regarding grievants cell phone use while operating a school bus were patently false and impossible and that an arbitration award overturning her termination should be vacated. The court denied a motion to set aside the arbitration award.
Litigation Daily |Q&A

From Hitchhiking Across Africa to International Arbitration Star: A Q&A with Wilmer's Gary Born

Jenna Greene | May 14, 2018

One of the world's top arbitration experts, Wilmer Hale's Gary Born shares how he got his start, his goals as chair of the 70-lawyer practice, the benefits of "double-hatting"--and why he likes planes without wifi.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

How to Challenge Enforcement of Arbitration Agreement Against Nursing Home Resident

Edward Grossi | May 14, 2018

The enforceability of arbitration agreements between nursing homes and their residents is a fact-driven inquiry and implicates important policy considerations related to public safety that are not found in the typical dispute over an arbitration provision.
International |

Singapore Outranks Hong Kong as Preferred International Arbitration Seat, Study Says

Anna Zhang | May 14, 2018

Research released by Queen Mary University of London and White & Case found that the Southeast Asian city-state is now the third most popular jurisdiction in the world in which to hold an arbitration case.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

SLI Holdings Inc. v. Adler

May 14, 2018

Law of Case Doctrine Inapplicable; Plaintiffs Denied Stay of Second Demanded Arbitration
Daily Report Online |News

Plaintiffs' Counsel Defend Judge in Contentious Ford Roof Crush Case

Katheryn Tucker | May 11, 2018

The latest development is a defense of Gwinnett County State Court Judge Shawn Bratton, who was the subject of a motion for recusal from Ford accusing him of bias, unfairness and one-sided rulings.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Employers Can Use Blockchain to Protect Against Frivolous Discrimination Claims

Rachel Sollecito | May 11, 2018

A plaintiff would face difficulty asserting his employer's discrimination was the reason underlying an adverse employment action if there were pre-programmed, universal metrics by which to flag a terminable offense triggered by an event.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

USAA Gen. Indem. Co. v. N.Y. Chiropractic & Physical Therapy PLLC

May 11, 2018

Upholding Arbitration Award Contradicting 2013 No-Fault Amendment Violates Public Policy
National Law Journal |News

Mikal Watts Sued as Lawyers Fight Over $1.51B Syngenta Settlement

Amanda Bronstad | May 10, 2018

The complaints come as the judge preliminarily approved the settlement on behalf of a class of more than 600,000 farmers who alleged Syngenta sold genetically modified corn seed that China refused to import.
National Law Journal |News

Litigation No Substitute for Settlement, Says Opioid MDL Judge

Amanda Bronstad | May 10, 2018

In a marked shift from the first hearing in the opioid litigation, a federal judge praised lawyers for getting closer to reaching a global settlement…
Daily Report Online |News

High Court Ponders Fate of Litigation Funding

Katheryn Tucker | May 09, 2018

The Georgia Supreme Court has been asked to decide whether litigation funding agreements amount to illegally high interest loans or investment contracts that reward risk—and industry groups are watching and filing amicus briefs in support of the practice.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

State-Operated School District of the City of Jersey City v. Harris

May 09, 2018

The plaintiff appealed an order which confirmed an arbitration award rendered pursuant to the Tenure Employees Hearing Law.
Daily Business Review |Profile

Attorney of the Year Finalist — Peter Prieto

Catherine Wilson | May 07, 2018

The Takata air bag litigation preoccupied Prieto in 2017, consuming up to 80 percent of his time as vehicle owners landed settlements valued at $1.2 billion.
International |News

White & Case Hires Another Partner From Herbert Smith Freehills in Australia

Anna Zhang | May 07, 2018

Construction disputes specialist Hamish Macpherson is the latest to defect from the Anglo-Australian firm for U.S.-based White & Case.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Edwards v. Doordash

May 07, 2018

Edwards worked for DoorDash, a company that provides food-delivery services.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Readyone v. Iveth

May 07, 2018

Appellant, a clothing manufacturer employed appellee as a sewing machine operator and, upon hire, appellee signed an arbitration agreement.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Pennymac Corp. v. Willhard

May 07, 2018

Defendant appealed the Chancery Court's refusal to vacate a 2015 order that memorialized the trial court's refusal to vacate a 2010 order that denied defendant's motion to vacate his default in a foreclosure action.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Goffe v. Foulke Mgmt. Corp.

May 07, 2018

Rescission of Sales Contract Negatively Impacted Enforceability/Validity of Arbitration Clause Within
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

Grose v. Didi, LLC

May 07, 2018

Employees Arbitration Agreement Was Enforceable
Daily Report Online |News

How the 'Ground Zero' Case Against USA Gymnastics Finally Ended in Georgia

Katheryn Tucker | May 04, 2018

Here's how a settlement came about in the "ground zero" lawsuit that launched a national conversation about sexual abuse of children in training for Olympic sports.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

In the Matter of the Borough of Milltown

May 04, 2018

The borough appealed from a PERC determination that declared as arbitrable the issue of whether certain employees were covered by a CBA.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Griffoul v. NRG Residential Solar Solutions, LLC

May 04, 2018

Defendants appealed a court order which denied their motion to compel arbitration.
Corporate Counsel |News

Business Crossing the Border? Hire Local Lawyers But Beware of Pitfalls, Experts Say

Sue Reisinger | May 03, 2018

“It's neither simple to go overseas, nor is it something that's impossible. It is becoming more imperative for many companies to do it,” one expert said.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Stormy Daniels Case Raises Interesting Issues Concerning Arbitration Law

Daryn Rush and Timothy C. Russell | May 02, 2018

There may be no legal matter currently capturing the public's attention more than the case of Stephanie Clifford (aka Stormy Daniels) and Donald J. Trump.
International |News

Top Hong Kong Court Denies Law Firms Permission to Intervene in Gay Spouse Visa Case

Anna Zhang | May 02, 2018

A three-judge panel led by Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma said they could see issues with the immigration regime without the law firms and banks weighing in.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Resolving Trust Administration Issues Outside of Court

Christopher P. Massaro, Jenny R. Flom and Michael J. Kearney | April 30, 2018

A look at nonjudicial settlement agreements under the New Jersey Uniform Trust Code
New York Law Journal |News

Court System Officials Want To See More ADR in New York

Andrew Denney | April 27, 2018

New York state court system officials are pushing forward with an effort to increase the use of alternative dispute resolution in the courts, which they say is an underused method of helping to move cases more quickly through the pipeline.
The Recorder |News

In Fee Fight With Former Client, LA Boutique Beats Back $100K Arbitration Award

Ross Todd | April 26, 2018

The Second District Court of Appeal sided with Baker Marquart in nixing a $100,000-plus arbitration award over a contingency fee dispute with a former client.
New Jersey Law Journal |Analysis

Will my Arbitration Agreement be Enforced?

Philip Kirchner | April 26, 2018

It might depend upon which court you ask. New Jersey's state courts, in many cases, appear to have applied a more stringent standard of review than their federal counterparts.
International |News

Slaughter and May Makes Second External Partner Hire in Hong Kong

Anna Zhang | April 25, 2018

Four years after making its first-ever lateral hire in the Chinese territory, the Magic Circle firm has recruited disputes partner Wynne Mok from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Expert Opinion

ADR, Meet EDR: An Emerging New Model for Resolving Medical Malpractice Claims

Harry N. Mazadoorian | April 24, 2018

Finding more effective ways to address and resolve medical malpractice claims has dogged the legal and medical community for decades.
International |News

In Rare Move, Linklaters Hires Disputes Partner From Goldman Sachs

Joseph Evans | April 24, 2018

Goldman Sachs managing director Andrew Chung will join the Magic Circle firm's Hong Kong office in August.
Daily Business Review |News

Cryptocurrency Class Action Won't Be Arbitrated, Appeals Court Rules

P.J. D'Annunzio | April 23, 2018

A federal appeals court ruled U.S. District Judge Kenneth Marra was right to rule out arbitration in a class action alleging a cryptocurrency fraud.
Daily Report Online |News

Alston & Bird Settles Multimillion-Dollar Legal Mal Suit

Greg Land | April 19, 2018

The complaint alleged that the firm caused a onetime employee of the widow of late Coca-Cola CEO Roberto Goizuega to lose tens of millions of dollars in gifts and bequests from Olga Goizuega and cost her millions more in tax judgments and fines.
The Recorder |Q&A

Q&A: Lance Armstrong's Lawyer Talks Shop About Settling with US Postal Service

Ross Todd | April 19, 2018

Elliot Peters of Keker, Van Nest & Peters says "100 percent" of him wished he could take the doping case to trial, but that the $5 million settlement Armstrong reached "puts litigation out of his life."
Connecticut Law Tribune |News

Bristol Man Gets $390,000 Workers' Comp Settlement After Second Back Injury

Robert Storace | April 19, 2018

Jerold Colwell, who reinjured his back on the job in 2016, got a $390,000 workers' compensation settlement.
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Judicial Approval of Disclosure-Only Class Action Settlements

Thomas J. Hall | April 19, 2018

In his Commercial Division Update column, Thomas J. Hall discusses recent Commercial Division decisions applying a new standard for judicial approval of non-monetary class action settlements in New York.
Corporate Counsel |Best Practices

'Prenups' Are Not Just for Individuals: Protecting Your Client in a Business Divorce

Byeongsook Seo and Stephanie Kanan | April 18, 2018

Before your corporate client gets hitched, counsel them on why a solid business prenup makes sense. The following are key items to consider.
International |News

Locke Lord Hires Troutman Sanders International Arbitration Duo in Hong Kong

Anna Zhang | April 17, 2018

The Texas-based firm has hired the two-lawyer disputes team as Atlanta-based Troutman winds down its Asia practice.

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Crafting Arbitration Clauses: How Specificity Reduces Dispute Time & Costs

| June 05, 2018

When drafting arbitration clauses, specificity matters. The last thing you want is a disagreement over the provision itself. That would defeat the purpose of the arbitration, and result in litigating the meaning of the clause.

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Gender on Trial: How Tech is Driving Diversity in Law

| May 25, 2018

Join this webcast for an understanding of how new approaches to diversity evaluation and emerging technologies can help track a firm’s performance to achieve better gender diversity in litigation.

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EDiscovery Lessons from Case Law About Spoliation

Sponsored by: Zapproved | April 23, 2018

[ON-DEMAND] Sponsored by: Keeping up with case law is challenging. New opinions come out every day, and they’re…

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