Alternative Dispute Resolution
In this Special Report: "COVID-19 and Technology in International Arbitration," "Companies Are Key To Driving Diversity in Arbitration," "The Hard Peace: Mediation in New York's Med-NJ Program," "Protecting Intellectual Property Rights Through International Arbitration," "The Importance of the Preliminary Conference in Commercial Arbitration: Proactively Ensuring the Experience of the Proceeding," "The Mediation Opening Statement: Why You Should Make It and How To Make It Work" and "Emergency Arbitration Awards and Global Enforcement."
November 22, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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Arbitration centers have witnessed a significant increase in the use of virtual hearing services.
Increased diversity on arbitral tribunals is key to ensuring the integrity and efficacy of proceedings.
The Med-NJ Program, composed of one mediator and law student interns, is housed in New York County guided by Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the City of New York, Deborah Kaplan. Med-NJ accepts multi-party commercial and construction matters, co-op/condo disputes and matrimonial cases, along with any other civil litigation.
With IP disputes common, companies and governments should make sure to choose the right dispute resolution mechanism.
Advance communication between counsel and an initiative-taking arbitrator are essential for achieving the goal of a fair, efficient, and economical resolution of the dispute.
The opening statement is an opportunity to go beyond pure legal arguments and the typical all-or-nothing approach of litigation.
This article examines some of the key benefits that emergency arbitration offers in cross-border disputes, as well as some of the enforcement challenges that emergency awards can face.
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