Arbitration and Mediation Special Report: It's All in the Details
In the Daily Business Review's Arbitration and Mediation Special Report, articles focus on drafting agreements, what to expect out of mediation and other topics.
November 17, 2016 at 05:06 PM
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In the Daily Business Review's Arbitration and Mediation Special Report, articles focus on drafting agreements, what to expect out of mediation and other topics.
A Clause Worth Fighting For: Tips for Drafting an Effective Arbitration Agreement
Leaving a court to fill in the unspecified blanks in an arbitration clause may put a company in a bad position, write attorneys Angelika Hunnefeld and Ricardo A. Gonzalez. Read more
Reassess Expectations: Finding Value in Mediation
Court-ordered mediation forces the parties to focus on the desired result, whether or not it's attainble, writes attorney Christopher Marlowe. Read more
How a Great Trial Lawyer Can Become a Great Mediation Lawyer
A trial lawyer's argumentative style can hurt in mediation, so curbing that impulse is necessary to succeed, writes attorney Oscar A. Sanchez. Read more
Read the Fine Print: Arbitration Agreement May Have Benefits for Consumers
Terms favorable to consumers may make arbitration a better option than class actions, writes attorney Laura M. Reich. Read more
Forced Arbitration of Consumer Claims Equals Justice Denied
Robert C. Gilbert, plaintiffs coordinating counsel in multidistrict litigation against some of the nation's biggest banks, insists forced consumer arbitration should be banned. Read more
The Mediation Toolbox: What's at Your Disposal at Every Step?
Explore prospects for mediation early and often because it's not all about getting to the next stage, writes attorneey Stephanie Reed Traband. Read more
Do Arbitrators Have Sanctions Authority in Domestic Arbitrations?
The short answer is yes, writes attorney John M. Barkett. Many domestic arbitration clauses provide for sanctions and have been upheld on appeal. Read more
Last Call for Settlement—Appellate Mediation
Federal and state appellate courts make provisions for mediation, just when you thought the chance of amicable resolution was over, writes attorney Mary April. Read more
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