New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Samuel Estreicher, Rex Heinke and Jessica M. Weisel | May 14, 2021
In their Arbitration column, Samuel Estreicher, Rex Heinke and Jessica M. Weisel write: "Since the emergence of the gig economy, courts have struggled to fit workers in such businesses into the traditional framework of employment law. One common issue is whether the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) applies to drivers who work for rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft."
By Greg Land | May 13, 2021
The current president of the Georgia Defense Lawyers Association also became a certified mediator in 2016. When the pandemic forced court closures, Ward decided to make the leap to full-time neutral with Miles Mediation.
By Alaina Lancaster | May 12, 2021
Law firm leaders say virtual law firms could be the next hot market for law firm acquisitions?
By Michael W. Mitchell and Edward Roche | May 11, 2021
Parties to arbitration agreements can, to a degree, control the amount of judicial review. A recent decision shows the various levels of judicial involvement to which parties can agree, and highlights the need for precision in arbitration agreements.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jeffrey T. Miller | May 6, 2021
There are mixed results for settling cases during the pandemic.
By Ross Todd | May 3, 2021
Mike Stenglein, the leader of the global construction and engineering disputes practice at King & Spalding, says the number of $10-plus billion projects in the world is proliferating, as are disputes over them.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Abby Tolchinsky and Ellie Wertheim | April 29, 2021
For mediation practitioners, the work of addressing and resolving high conflict is familiar. In this edition of their Mediation column, Abby Tolchinsky and Ellie Wertheim draw lessons from two recent hit books that lend insight into how we behave—and how we can adjust behavior.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Gregg Weiner, Dan Ward and Carrie Sandstrom | April 29, 2021
Contractual arbitration provisions frequently include language that permits the parties to seek injunctive relief from courts under certain circumstances. However, the scope of such "injunction exclusions" varies widely. This article examines the state of the law in a number of jurisdictions, explores litigation pitfalls, and provides practice pointers.
Litigation Daily | Expert Opinion
By Judge Shira A. Scheindlin (Ret.) and Deborah Hylton | April 26, 2021
Why is arbitration sometimes slower and more costly than it should be? We believe the answer lies, in large part, in counsels' insistence on mimicking their courtroom litigation experience, despite the fact that arbitration proceedings are intended to be different.
By Jonathan Erway | April 22, 2021
Ramos Certified as Trained Civil Mediator Capehart Scatchard partner Betsy G. Ramos recently completed the required 40-hour civil mediation training…
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