Dispute Resolution

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

New York Law Journal |Analysis

Sanctions Stick Even After Settlement

Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood | February 15, 2019

In this Southern District Civil Practice Roundup, Edward M. Spiro and Christopher B. Harwood discuss a recent decision, 'Rogue Wave Software v. BTI Systems', writing: It is no longer a given that courts will vacate sanctions orders as part of a settlement. Rather, courts will balance the relevant interests at stake, and the more egregious the conduct leading to a sanctions order, the less likely it is that a court will vacate it.
Legal Week |Commentary

In defence of the NDA

Persephone Bridgman Baker | February 15, 2019

We must not allow high profile cases like Weinstein and Green to create an atmosphere in which the existence of an NDA implies evidence of guilt
New Jersey Law Journal |News

After Pfizer Ruling, Here Are Keys to Using Electronic Media to Present Binding Arbitration Policies

Charles Toutant | February 15, 2019

The "Skuse" appeals court said the manner of presenting the arbitration clause was too "oblique" and failed to provide the requisite assent of employees.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Mark Fromer MD PC v. Schor

February 15, 2019

Parties' Dispute Found Not to Arise From Employment Agreement's Arbitration Provision
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Binding Nonsignatories to Arbitration Agreements

Thomas J. Hall and Judith A. Archer | February 14, 2019

In their Commercial Division Update, Thomas J. Hall and Judith A. Archer discuss recent cases which show the Commercial Division recognizes that circumstances may require binding nonsignatories to arbitration agreements. The direct benefit theory of estoppel and agency is the most frequent reason that demands for arbitration are granted against nonsignatories. Individuals and businesses would do well to be mindful of these theories when interacting with business partners and affiliates lest they find themselves in an unexpected arbitration.
Daily Report Online |Commentary

SCOTUS Loves Arbitration?—It's Not That Simple

Peter "Bo" Rutledge and Amanda W. Newton | February 14, 2019

Like most conventional narratives (about the court and otherwise), this one contains an element of truth but masks a much more complex, if subtle, pattern in its jurisprudence.
International |News

Third-Party Financers Are Fueling Investor-State Arbitration Battles

Dan Packel | February 13, 2019

2018 saw more investor-state cases filed than any previous year, an indicator that parties may be getting more outside help to advance their claims.
Legal Week |News

Third-party financers are fueling investor-state arbitration battles

Dan Packel | February 13, 2019

2018 saw more investor-state cases filed than any previous year, an indicator that parties may be getting more outside help to advance their claims.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Safran Elec. & Defense SAS v. iXblue SAS

February 13, 2019

French, German Firms Denied Stay of N.Y. Arbitration Over License Agreement's Breach
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Cornell-Dubilier Elecs., Inc. v. Allianz Versicherungs AG

February 13, 2019

Defendants moved to stay plaintiff's suit and compel arbitration.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

PNY Tech., Inc. v. NETAC Tech. Co., LTD.

February 13, 2019

The matter came before the court on the motion to confirm the arbitration award by the defendant, and the cross-motion to vacate the arbitration award or stay confirmation by the plaintiff.
Legal Week |News

Listed firm takes on £400m shareholder claim against Petrofac

Hannah Roberts | February 12, 2019

The oil giant has been subject to an SFO probe since 2017
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Nelson v. Brown

February 12, 2019

Plaintiff moved to compel arbitration in his dispute with other law firm members over the dissolution of the law firm and the court found plaintiff's claims fell within the scope of the arbitration agreement and defendants' objections went to defenses to liability which were not before the court in a motion to compel. Granted.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

In re Rotavirus Vaccines Antitrust Litig.

February 12, 2019

Arbitration clause in contract between defendant pharmaceutical company and physician buying groups not binding upon plaintiff physician practices who were members of the PBGs, as plaintiffs were not party to the contract and had no principal/agent or third-party beneficiary status with the PBGs. Motion to dismiss denied.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Responding to Arbitration Subpoenas—How to Make Cost an Issue

Charles F. Forer | February 11, 2019

Bob is not currently representing any clients in arbitration proceedings. In view of his past mistakes, described in my past articles, Bob's “withdrawal” from appearing in arbitration proceedings may be a good thing—at least for his clients.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Essaghof

February 11, 2019

Defendants Intended Not to Be Bound by Settlement Agreement Until It Was Drawn and Executed
New Jersey Law Journal |News

Disability Advocate Agency's Suit Against Ex-Employee Headed to Arbitration

P.J. D'Annunzio | February 08, 2019

"If the New Jersey Supreme Court has not yet declared a consumer contract to be an absolute prerequisite to the application of the 'Atalese' 'explicit waiver' rule, it has been elevated to the status of a very critical factor," Judge Kevin McNulty said.
New York Law Journal |

'Deference to Arbitrators Is Not Without Its Limits,' But Those Limits Are Tightly Circumscribed

Lucila I. M. Hemmingsen and Nathaniel E. Haas | February 08, 2019

The Appellate Division's decision in 'Daesang' is an important development for parties involved in arbitration. This decision removed the uncertainty around the attempted expansion of vacatur grounds by the lower court, thus asserting New York courts' long-standing position in favor of arbitration.
International |News

Duane Morris & Selvam's Singapore Director Departs for Disputes Boutique

John Kang | February 08, 2019

Corporate litigation director Wei Chern Tham joins Fullerton Law Chambers, a disputes boutique launched in May of last year.
Legal Week |

The Transfer Window: hires for Linklaters, Bakers and DLA Piper

Legal Week | February 08, 2019

All the latest moves across the legal sector this week
International |

The Transfer Window: Global Hires for Linklaters, Baker McKenzie and DLA Piper

Legal Week | February 08, 2019

The latest global moves across the legal sector.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Dumchus v. Dumchus

February 08, 2019

Defendant appealed from the trial court's order enforcing a settlement agreement he reached with plaintiff through voluntary mediation.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Commentary

Taking Issue: Don't Throw the ADR Baby Out With the Bath Water

Harry N. Mazadoorian | February 07, 2019

The issue of the “Vanishing Trial” has been a topic of discussion for the past several decades, with numerous articles, conferences and symposia…
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Jackson v. Geldhauser Shiffman & Rizzo

February 07, 2019

Plaintiffs Jarmaine Jackson and Johnny Delvalle appealed from an order that granted defendants, Geldhauser Shiffman & Rizzo, LLC's motion for summary judgment, and dismissed plaintiffs' complaint for breach of contract.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

UM Arbitration Award Stands Despite Questions Over Arbitrator's Neutrality

P.J. D'Annunzio | February 06, 2019

Despite the existence of a financial relationship between an arbitrator and an insurance company lawyer involved in an arbitration, it did not affect the outcome of the case, an appeals court has ruled.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Recent Developments Raise Questions Regarding Confidential Settlements

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 06, 2019

While there may be increased scrutiny on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as a result of recent developments, as it stands confidentiality clauses can help protect the interests of all parties when utilized properly.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Expert Opinion

Navigating Confidential Settlements and the Public's Right to Know

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 06, 2019

While there may be increased scrutiny on the use of confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements as a result of recent developments, as it stands confidentiality clauses can help protect the interests of all parties when utilized properly.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Analysis

From Jay-Z to RBG: Demanding Diversity in ADR

Linda Gerstel | February 05, 2019

2018 will be remembered as the year Jay-Z forced a media spotlight on the lack of diversity in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Jay-Z's complaint drives home the fact that meaningful change on this front depends on clients and their lawyers—the ultimate selectors, the purchasers of arbitration services.
Legal Week |News

Slaughters lands two pre-Brexit government contracts worth nearly £1m

Krishnan Nair | February 05, 2019

Magic circle firm wins contracts as government prepares for Brexit fallout
International |News

Slaughters Lands Two Pre-Brexit Government Contracts Worth Nearly £1M

Krishnan Nair | February 05, 2019

The Magic Circle firm is winning contracts as the government prepares for Brexit fallout.
Legal Week |News

Freshfields appoints London and global dispute heads

Krishnan Nair | February 05, 2019

The magic circle firm has created a new London management role for the group
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Global Gold Mining LLC v. Caldera Resources Inc.

February 05, 2019

Petitioner Entitled to Award's Confirmation Except for Its Post-Judgment Interest Rate
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

DeBlasi v. The New Haven Cent. Hosp. for Veterinary Med., Inc.

February 04, 2019

No Showing of Enforceable Agreement to Arbitrate
Connecticut Law Tribune |Case Digests

City of Bridgeport v. SMI Demolition, Inc.

February 04, 2019

Private Contractor Could Seek Arbitration Under Ambiguous Terms of Contract Clause Drafted by City
Legal Week |News

Hong Kong permitted third-party arbitration funding after 19-month wait

John Kang | February 01, 2019

Third parties are permitted to fund arbitrations seated in Hong Kong
International |News

Third-Party Funding for Arbitration Allowed in Hong Kong After 19-month Wait

John Kang | February 01, 2019

As of Feb. 1, third parties are permitted to fund arbitrations seated in Hong Kong, bringing the city in line with other leading arbitral seats, including regional rival Singapore.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Cohen v. TNP 2008 Participating Notes etc.

February 01, 2019

Attorney lacked standing to bring "representative petition" to compel arbitration on behalf of clients injured by failed investment
International |News

DLA Piper New Zealand Loses 6-Lawyer Health Care Team to Local Firm

John Kang | January 31, 2019

Partners Sean O'Sullivan and Adam Holloway in Wellington and Aimee Credin in Auckland, together with three more lawyers, leave the global legal giant for local insurance specialist firm Wotton + Kearney.
Litigation Daily |Commentary

Daily Dicta: How Judgment Bloodhounds at Kobre & Kim Help Winners Get Paid

Jenna Greene | January 31, 2019

Founded in 2003, the fast-growing AmLaw 200 firm is making a name as the go-to experts on judgment enforcement and offshore asset recovery.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Molina v. Kaleo Inc.

January 31, 2019

Religious Discrimination, Other Claims Must Be Arbitrated Under 2015 Agreement
The Recorder |Case Digests

Vasquez v. San Miguel Produce, Inc.

January 31, 2019

Staffing agency's arbitration agreement with employees enforceable in dispute between employees and assigned agricultural employer
Connecticut Law Tribune |Expert Opinion

Viewpoint: Mediation Could Help Us Avoid Another Shutdown

Harry N. Mazadoorian | January 30, 2019

It is way past time to try a mediated approach with a credible trusted third party exploring new options, accommodating the true interests of the parties and the country.
Legal Week |News

Standard Chartered unpaid fees dispute holds up KWM administration

Rose Walker | January 30, 2019

Long-running administration extended once again as litigation delays process
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Sultan v. Coinbase Inc.

January 30, 2019

Digital Currency Exchange Account Holder Assented to Agreement's Arbitration Clause
Delaware Law Weekly |Case Digests

Carter v. Principe

January 30, 2019

Joint tortfeasor, allegedly liable under theory of vicarious liability, was not released under settlement between claimant and other joint tortfeasor where neither were explicitly named nor released under settlement.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Matter of New Roots Charter Sch. v. Ferreira

January 29, 2019

Court Grants Terminated Teacher's Cross-Motion to Compel Arbitration
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Portfolio One, LLC v. Joie

January 29, 2019

Both parties moved for summary judgment on the issue of arbitration of the action for nursing home neglect.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

New Jersey Mfrs. Ins. Co. v. Specialty Surgical Ctr. of N. Brunswick

January 29, 2019

Defendants appealed from the trial court's decision vacating arbitration awards in their favor.
Texas Lawyer |Commentary

SCOTUS Advances Arbitrability Question in Recent Rulings

Mark Shank | January 28, 2019

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently handed down two important decisions—Schein v. Archer & White and New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira—regarding the…
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Purse v. DeJesus

January 28, 2019

Appellee entered into a contract with appellant to perform shingle work.
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Washington Nat'l Ins. Co. v. Obex Grp. LLC

January 28, 2019

Grant of FAA §7 Petition to Enforce Arbitration Summonses Is Explained
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Trenton Bd. of Educ. v. Trenton Educ. Ass'n

January 28, 2019

Defendant appealed the judgment dismissing its counterclaim to confirm an arbitration award and vacating the award as demanded by plaintiff board of education.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Skuse v. Pfizer, Inc.

January 28, 2019

Employer's Arbitration Policy Unenforceable Where Presented to Employees in Format Diluting Legal Importance and Failing to Obtain Explicit Assent
The Recorder |Case Digests

Aspic Engineering and Construction Company v. ECC Centcom Constructors LLC

January 28, 2019

Arbitrator's disregard of express provisions of parties' contracts resulted in irrational award
New York Law Journal |Analysis

District Court Refuses to Vacate Sanctions Awards Following Settlement

Thomas E.L. Dewey | January 25, 2019

In his Settlements and Compromise column, Thomas E.L. Dewey discusses a recent decision from the Southern District of New York, which reminds us that the parties are not the only ones who have a say in what can be resolved in a settlement agreement. Courts have an interest in preserving their authority to enforce orders and procedural rules, and parties cannot avoid the consequences of noncompliance through private settlement.
Legal Week |Video

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Attendees at last year's Trust & Estates Litigation Forum discuss the enduring appeal of the event
Legal Week |News

Freshfields names first US international arbitration head and seals Sullivan hire

Dan Packel | January 25, 2019

Magic circle firm recruits Sullivan special counsel as LatAm global co-head takes new arbitration leadership role
New York Law Journal |Analysis

RBG and Jay-Z: A 12-Step Recovery Plan for Increasing Diversity in ADR

Linda Gerstel | January 24, 2019

2018 will be remembered as the year Jay-Z forced a media spotlight on the lack of diversity in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Jay-Z's complaint drives home the fact that meaningful change on this front depends on clients and their lawyers—the ultimate selectors, the purchasers of arbitration services.
New York Law Journal |Commentary

Small Business Jobs Survival Act May Have Opposite Effect

David Reiss, Areeb Been Khan, Robert Levy and Juliana Malandro | January 24, 2019

The New York City Council is considering a bill, the Small Business Jobs Survival Act, that it claims will protect small businesses even though the Act contains no protections tailored to them. Instead, the Act would implement a new lease renewal arbitration system that treats all commercial tenancies the same, allowing businesses as large as Amazon to benefit.
The Recorder |Case Digests

Linton v. County of Contra Costa

January 24, 2019

Terms of settlement did not give plaintiff either statutory or contractual right to attorney fees
The Recorder |Case Digests

Zhang v. Jenevein

January 24, 2019

Private contractual arbitration not judicial or official proceeding for purposes of anti-SLAPP statute
New York Law Journal |Analysis

Fraud as a Defense Against the Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards

Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky | January 23, 2019

In their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky write: Although fraudulently obtained arbitral awards are no doubt unenforceable in virtually every country, proving the taint of fraud presents legal and evidentiary challenges. A recent series of cases involving an award against the Republic of Kazakhstan shows the difficulties that can confront award debtors seeking denial of enforcement of awards against them on grounds of violation of public policy based on fraud.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Ferriola v. The Cincinnati Ins. Co.

January 23, 2019

Plaintiff appealed the denial of his motion to vacate a replacement arbitration award in his UIM case.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Arbitration: Is It Still Worth It?

Gina M. Roccanova | January 22, 2019

Fast-food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has found itself at the center of the ongoing debate over mandatory arbitration provisions in employment agreements. That debate has always assumed that arbitration clauses favor employers. However, the most recent developments in a wage-and-hour case against Chipotle have called that assumption into question.
Legal Week |News

Under the media spotlight – how to handle damaging allegations against your client

Legal Week | January 22, 2019

Reputation protection partner Jenny Afia onhow private client lawyers should handle media allegations against their clients
The Legal Intelligencer |

Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Legal Intelligencer | January 22, 2019

In The Legal's Alternative Dispute Resolution supplement, read about hybrid alternatives to ADR, diversity in complex arbitrations and conflict resolution for business owners.
Legal Week |Analysis

The long road: Dealing with diversity at the Bar

Krishnan Nair | January 22, 2019

A lower proportion of those taking silk were women or from ethnic minorities this year, but lawyers believe the bigger problem lies elsewhere
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Power v. O'Brien

January 22, 2019

Client Fails to Show Basis Exists to Vacate Arbitration Award Rendered in Attorney's Favor
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

Stroudsburg Area Sch. Dist. v. Stroudsburg Area Educ. Ass'n

January 22, 2019

An arbitration award was within the scope of the arbitrator's authority and it did not violate public policy, so the court confirmed the award in its entirety.
The Legal Intelligencer |Case Digests

City of Erie v. Gen. Teamsters Local Union No. 397

January 22, 2019

Arbitrator erred in reversing employee's termination for absence after employee was incarcerated on drug charges, where the CBA did not required employer to hold the employee's position open indefinitely after employee failed to advise of the reason for his absence. Order of the trial court affirmed.
New Jersey Law Journal |

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

New Jersey State Bar Association | January 21, 2019

Supreme Court sides with NJSBA on arbitration agreement
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Southwest Airlines v. Local 555

January 21, 2019

Southwest and Local 555 agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement which was ratified by Local 555's membership on February 19, 2016 and was signed by the parties on March 16, 2016.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

21st Mortgage Corporation v. Moore

January 21, 2019

Appellees purchased a manufactured home from appellant Oak Creek and financed the purchase through appellant 21st Mortgage.
Texas Lawyer |Case Digests

Hart Of Texas Cattle Feeders v. Bonsmara Natural Beef

January 21, 2019

Appellant entered into a custom cattle feeding agreement with appellee to provide feed, vitamins, minerals and medicine for cattle delivered to its facilities.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Kernahan v. Home Warranty Adm'r of Florida, Inc.

January 21, 2019

Arbitration Provision Unenforceable for Failing to Put Consumers on Notice of Waiver of Rights Through Use of Contradictory and Misleading Terminology
Legal Week |News

Sullivan bags role on €1.7bn damages claim against European Commission

Rowan Bennett | January 18, 2019

US firm's hire of a European counsel in Brussels has handed it a role on a landmark case that is expected to last for years
Litigation Daily |News

Ex-CBS Head Moonves to Fight for $120M Severance in Arbitration

Tom McParland | January 17, 2019

CBS said in a filing with the SEC that Moonves had informed the company Wednesday that he intended to use a binding arbitration provision in his contract to try to recover his "golden parachute" after the company determined there were grounds to fire him for cause.
Delaware Business Court Insider |News

Moonves Plans to Battle CBS in Arbitration Over $120M Severance

Tom McParland | January 17, 2019

CBS said in a filing with the SEC that Moonves had informed the company Wednesday that he intended to use a binding arbitration provision in his contract to try to recover his "golden parachute" after the company determined there were grounds to fire him for cause.
Law.com |News

Moonves to Fight for $120M Severance in Arbitration With CBS

Tom McParland | January 17, 2019

CBS said in a filing with the SEC that Moonves had informed the company Wednesday that he intended to use a binding arbitration provision in his contract to try to recover his "golden parachute" after the company determined there were grounds to fire him for cause.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Waiving or Forfeiting the Right to Arbitrate—Recent Cases Tackle Issue

Abraham J. Gafni | January 17, 2019

Cases considering whether arbitration has been waived reflect how careful a party must be in seeking to preserve this right. Examples of this outcome are reflected in two recent federal cases.
The American Lawyer |News

Rocawear Owner Blasts Jay-Z Claims Over AAA Arbitrators' Diversity

Dan Packel | January 16, 2019

Iconix, which purchased Rocawear from the rapper and businessman for $200 million, says there's no merit to his bid to scrap an arbitration stemming from that 2007 deal.
Litigation Daily |News

Rocawear Apparel Owner Blasts Jay-Z Claims Over AAA Arbitrators' Diversity

Dan Packel | January 16, 2019

Iconix, which purchased Rocawear from the rapper and businessman for $200 million, says there's no merit to his bid to scrap an arbitration stemming from that 2007 deal.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Rocawear Owner, Backed by Blank Rome, Blasts Jay-Z Claims Over AAA Arbitrators' Diversity

Dan Packel | January 16, 2019

Iconix, which purchased Rocawear from the rapper and businessman for $200 million, says there's no merit to his bid to scrap an arbitration stemming from that 2007 deal.
New Jersey Law Journal |

Court Says Pfizer's Emailed Employee Arbitration Agreement Insufficient

Charles Toutant | January 16, 2019

The court said companies seeking to institute a mandatory arbitration policy for job-related disputes still must obtain their employees' knowing and explicit assent, even where the policy is disseminated electronically, rather than on paper.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Skuse v. Pfizer, Inc.

January 16, 2019

Plaintiff appealed from the trial court's dismissal of her religious discrimination claim against defendant in favor of arbitration pursuant to a purported arbitration agreement between the parties.
New York Law Journal |News

Retired NY Appellate, COA Judges Launch Arbitration Venture

Susan DeSantis | January 15, 2019

People who send their clients to arbitration are really worried that they're going to run across arbitrators who are not enforcing the law," Saxe said. "That's why it's very important to have an arbitrator with a fealty to the law who hews to legal precedent.
Legal Week |News

Linklaters drafts in former HSF CEO Sonya Leydecker

Andrew Messios | January 15, 2019

The former Herbert Smith Freehills CEO is working with the magic circle firm's litigation practice
The Recorder |Case Digests

New Prime Inc. v. Oliveira

January 15, 2019

Federal Arbitration Act exclusion for disputes involving "contracts of employment" includes contracts with independent contractors
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Orange Police Dep't Superior Officers Ass'n v. City of Orange Twp.

January 14, 2019

City appealed two arbitration awards granting longevity back pay to a city police lieutenant.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

The Journey From Bench to Arbitration and Mediation: Retooling, Not Retiring

Patricia McInerney | January 12, 2019

In July I retired from the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the middle of my 23rd year on the bench and transitioned from the life of a trial judge to that of an arbitrator/mediator.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Work It Out—Conflict Resolution for Business Owners

Kevin Douglass | January 11, 2019

Many closely-held business owners successfully ignore disagreements with co-owners for years or even decades. Understandably, there is always a more pressing and important business matter that merits immediate attention.
New York Law Journal |

Mediation Preparation Tips for In-House Counsel to Enhance Success

Elizabeth J. Shampnoi, Chair, Corporate Counsel Section | January 11, 2019

Elizabeth J. Shampnoi, Chair of the NYSBA Corporate Counsel Section, writes: The traditional benefits of mediation such as time and cost savings are widely known. Often more important to companies, however, is the ability to customize a process that best meets their needs and avoid the uncertainties of litigation.
New York Law Journal |

The ADR Challenge: Its Growth in New York State

Deborah Masucci, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section | January 11, 2019

Deborah Masucci, Chair of the NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section, writes about the many ways the Section supports the members of the Bar in their efforts to be skilled ADR practitioners.
Legal Week |News

Quinn Emanuel launches City patent litigation practice with Bird & Bird hire

Krishnan Nair | January 11, 2019

US firm ends decade-long search for London patent litigator
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Trusting the Mediator—Why It Matters in Franchise and Other Disputes

Arthur L. Pressman | January 11, 2019

In franchise disputes, lawyers and parties who search for mediators drill down on mediators' professional backgrounds, often paying the most attention to whether potential mediators have previously represented franchisors or franchisees.
Litigation Daily |News

Judge Rules Plaintiff in Ogletree Gender Discrimination Suit Bound by Arbitration Agreement

Ross Todd | January 10, 2019

A federal judge in San Francisco found that former nonequity shareholder Dawn Knepper, who is pursuing gender discrimination claims against the firm, failed to opt out of the firm's arbitration agreement.
The Recorder |News

Plaintiff in Ogletree Gender Discrimination Suit Bound by Arbitration Agreement

Ross Todd | January 10, 2019

A federal judge in San Francisco found that former nonequity shareholder Dawn Knepper, who is pursuing gender discrimination claims against the firm, failed to opt out of the firm's arbitration agreement.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Recent Cases Shed Light on Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards

Thomas B. Fiddler, Caitlin R. Danis and Eric B. Porter | January 10, 2019

Notwithstanding certain burgeoning nationalist sentiments and brewing international trade wars, ours is a global economy that depends on the rule of law to function efficiently.
International |News

Norton Rose Fulbright Enters Formal Law Alliance in Singapore

John Kang | January 10, 2019

The new tie-up will give the global firm, already a QFLP firm, additional access to Singapore law litigation practice.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

It's Not Always Black or White: How Hybrid Alternatives Are Changing ADR

Joseph A. Macerelli | January 10, 2019

As with any process, over time, ADR has evolved to integrate various practices into alternative or hybrid options that can result in resolution. Counsel seeking optimal outcomes for their clients must understand these various options at the onset of a legal matter.
Legal Week |News

White & Case and A&O lawyers take silk in latest QC round

Rose Walker | January 10, 2019

Female and ethnic minority appointments remain low as 108 make the grade
New York Law Journal |Case Digests

Matter of Trafelet v. Cipolla & Co. LLC

January 10, 2019

Petitioner in Contested Matrimonial Action Knowingly Signed Engagement Letters
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Stobbe v. Stobbe

January 10, 2019

Divorce proceedings began between the parties with the filing of the plaintiff's complaint and the defendant's counterclaim.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Kernahan v. Home Warranty Adm'r of Florida, Inc.

January 10, 2019

Defendants appealed from the decision of the appellate division, which affirmed the trial court's denial of defendants' motion to dismiss.
New Jersey Law Journal |Case Digests

Mathurin v. Mathurin

January 09, 2019

Defendant appealed the denial of her motion to enforce a settlement she and plaintiff allegedly reached in mediation.

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Litigation Finance: A Tool to Improve Client Service & Profitability

Sponsored by Burford Capital | December 07, 2017

[ON-DEMAND] Join this webcast to learn what’s driving the five-fold growth of litigation finance and how it can improve your firm’s profitability.

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Boston-based firm seeking Of Counsel or Partner with extensive background in health care law, health insurance, and managed care. Typical cl...
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STACEY PELLEGRINO are pleased to announce QUELLER, FISHER, WASHOR, FUCHS & KOOL
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NYLJ Web

MARTIN, CLEARWATER & BELL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE
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GREENBERG DAUBER are pleased to announce that Jordon S.Solomon has become counsel to the firm.
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