Harry N Mazadoorian

Harry N Mazadoorian

March 18, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Will Virtual ADR Hearings Outlive COVID-19?

ADR and ODR don't appear to be going way any time soon

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

5 minute read

April 01, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

COVID-19 and Online Dispute Resolution It's a Whole New World Out There

Online Dispute Resolution, or ODR, in its broadest definition refers to the coupling of technology with ADR. It has been a growing force in the ADR movement for several decades—a fast-coming phenomenon of the future.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

6 minute read

February 20, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Consumer Arbitration Clause Concerns: How Can We Ensure a Fair Process?

Many consumers are not even aware that they are subject to an arbitration clause and would challenge an assertion that they have agreed to it. The consumer arbitration process also often lacks many of the safeguards, such as discovery, available in litigation or even commercial arbitration.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

5 minute read

March 14, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Revisiting the Uniform Mediation Act in Connecticut

A new opportunity to further strengthen alternative dispute resolution law presents itself in the form of the Uniform Mediation Act.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

4 minute read

February 07, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

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

The issue of the “Vanishing Trial” has been a topic of discussion for the past several decades, with numerous articles, conferences and symposia…

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

6 minute read

January 30, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Viewpoint: Mediation Could Help Us Avoid Another Shutdown

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.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

5 minute read

December 06, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How Much Subject Expertise Should An Arbitrator Have?

One of the early issues parties must address when initiating a commercial arbitration or mediation proceeding is the selection of the neutral or panel…

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

5 minute read

July 12, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

SCOTUS Supports Arbitration; But What About Congress?

The November midterm elections might play an important part in future arbitration-related developments.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

1 minute read

May 16, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Good Things Do Come to Those (Arbitrators) Who Wait

Good news came May 9 for supporters of alternative dispute resolution, when, following passage in the Connecticut House of Representatives on April 26, the Senate passed the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

5 minute read

April 24, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

ADR, Meet EDR: An Emerging New Model for Resolving Medical Malpractice Claims

Finding more effective ways to address and resolve medical malpractice claims has dogged the legal and medical community for decades.

By Harry N. Mazadoorian

6 minute read