By Suzette Parmley | June 12, 2019
“Because plaintiffs here challenge the contract as a whole rather than the arbitration agreement itself, we hold that the ... summary judgment standard does not apply in this instance,” Justice Jaynee LaVecchia wrote.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David M. Barshay | June 12, 2019
In his No-Fault Insurance Law Wrap-Up, David M. Barshay discusses recent cases involving: a claimant's eligibility for coverage hinging upon his/her residence; additional attorney fees to successful applicants; and the applicability of collateral estoppel.
By Charles Toutant | June 6, 2019
After the U.S. Supreme Court clarified arbitration law in a recent opinion, the Appellate Division issued diametrically conflicting rulings within a day of each other.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Stephen M. Orlofsky and Michael R. Darbee | June 6, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court continues a series of victories upholding class action waivers.
By Max Mitchell | June 5, 2019
In an apparent course correction, Boeing and plaintiffs have signalled their willingness to submit claims to a retired Illinois judge for mediation
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | June 4, 2019
By anticipating the requirements of any applicable ethical rules attorneys can avoid public policy issues and, most importantly, ensure that the client fully appreciates the significance of agreeing to an arbitration provision at the outset of the representation.
By Caroline Spiezio | June 3, 2019
Allen Waxman, the former general counsel of Pfizer, is leaving the life sciences industry to lead the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution, a dispute resolution nonprofit.
By Amanda Bronstad | May 29, 2019
Boeing and lawyers suing on behalf of victims of last year's Lion Air crash have agreed to a mediation in July in an attempt to settle the cases.
By Jack Newsham | May 29, 2019
Guo Wengui's malpractice complaint alleged partner Josh Schiller was unprofessional and that Guo voiced his displeasure to partner David Boies, only to have Schiller continue to work his cases.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By John D. Feerick and Linda Gerstel | May 28, 2019
Practitioners share responsibility for ensuring that arbitration maintains its efficiency and legitimacy and that it continues to be viewed as offering access to justice.
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