The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Abraham J. Gafni | October 18, 2021
Often, in the midst of an arbitration, parties, and occasionally the arbitrator, sense that it would be appropriate to engage in settlement discussions. The suggestion is made that perhaps the arbitrator, who is already familiar with the matter, should participate in such discussions, rather than engaging the services of a separate mediator, and thereby extra costs may be avoided.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Matt Gomes and Will Ortiz | October 18, 2021
A recent study concluded that more than half of nonunion private sector employees are now subject to mandatory arbitration procedures.
By Thomas E.L. Dewey | October 15, 2021
In this edition of his Settlement and Compromise column, Thomas E.L. Dewey examines a decision, 'Go New York Tours v. Tour Central Park', which makes clear that after a court dismisses a case because the parties have settled, the court cannot reopen the case if the parties dispute the existence of their settlement agreement unless it has subject matter jurisdiction to do so.
By Amy Guthrie | October 15, 2021
While the judge agreed that the Chilean lawyers clearly switched sides during an ongoing arbitration, she took issue with the petitioner having waited until after the final judgment was rendered to object on conflict-of-interest grounds.
By Tom McParland | October 14, 2021
U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield ruled that the tech and telecommunications companies could not seize on a newly-discovered document to force the claims to be resolved in private.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Daniel R. Guadalupe and Deanna Koestel | October 14, 2021
Two seasoned practitioners in the area of construction law present an insightful dialogue regarding the pros and cons of arbitrating construction cases.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Marie E. Lihotz and Marianne Espinosa | October 11, 2021
APPELLATE ANSWERS: Limited judicial review of arbitration awards remains central to arbitration, but there are certain circumstances where appeals can be made.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Everett Catts | October 8, 2021
For 2021, as in past years, the Daily Report asked several local lawyers who serve as mediators or arbitrators to submit columns providing tips on how attorneys could best handle their next mediation, arbitration or other resolution case.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Nisbet "Ken" Kendrick | October 8, 2021
Genuine apologies very rarely happen. Openings statements, once a chance for parties to speak freely, became the purview counsel. Far too often, the lawyer's "explanation of weakness" in an opposing party's case became a "with all due respect" moment (see "Talladega Nights;" Sony Pictures, 2006).
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Gail S. Tusan | October 8, 2021
As Roxann Smithers, a new Atlanta mediator, said, "I have found the need to focus and perform under pressure and scrutiny in golf keeps me well prepared for the same experience in my legal practice. Whether taking a tee shot in front of a few foursomes or presenting an argument in court, you are center stage and you only get one shot to get it right."
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