New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Leslie A. Berkoff | May 20, 2020
A discussion of whether the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, informally known as the "Singapore Mediation Convention," is meeting its goal of promoting mediation as a viable alternative to litigation of cross-border trade disputes by creating an effective process for enforcing a resulting settlement agreement.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Patrick G. Jones | May 20, 2020
One former colleague said, "While managing lawyers, which is said to be more difficult than herding cats, Richard managed to obtain, train and retain an outstanding staff to support the activities of his lawyers. He will be missed by many."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Lynn K. Neuner and William T. Russell Jr. | May 19, 2020
In their New York Court of Appeals Roundup, Lynn Neuner and William Russell, Jr. discuss how the court recently reaffirmed New York's public policy favoring arbitration and the ability of parties to consensually define the parameters of their dispute resolution process in American International Specialty Lines Insurance Company v. Allied Capital Corporation.
By Ross Todd | May 19, 2020
"At this juncture, no assurances can be given as to when civil trials can be resumed, and if so, whether a further suspension due to public health developments will be necessary," wrote San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg. "Accordingly, it would seem to be an optimal time for the parties to initiate or renew an exploration of possible settlement or some other form of alternative dispute resolution."
By Charles Toutant | May 18, 2020
The appeals court found the rental car company did not sufficiently incorporate by reference the language calling for arbitration of disputes.
By Hon. Vaughn Walker (Ret.) | May 15, 2020
Seeing the advantage of using videoconferencing, I'm convinced that, in mediations, we're not going to back to status quo ante COVID-19.
By Ross Todd | May 15, 2020
The company's lawyers sued in New Mexico federal court to compel arbitration Wednesday in the wrongful death suit brought on behalf of James Porter, a 27-year-old who died last year after being shot by his Uber driver.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Charles F. Forer | May 15, 2020
Bob's client, Albert, had honored his dear mother by getting her admitted into a nursing home after the hospital had treated and discharged her. The hospital gave specific instructions: "Do not take mom home. Take her immediately to a nursing home for further care."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Samuel Estreicher | May 15, 2020
In this Arbitration column, Samuel Estreicher discusses decisions that suggest we are likely to witness resort to discovery through the federal courts in a great many international arbitrations where the individual or entity from which documents or other information is sought has sufficient contacts with the Unites States to satisfy §1782's jurisdictional standards.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Shira A. Scheindlin | May 14, 2020
If the courts cannot resolve commercial disputes due to the priority that must be accorded to matters involving danger to the community—including criminal matters, domestic violence, and health and safety issues—then the parties to commercial disputes might wish to consider other options for dispute resolution.
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