Two human figurines contact around the green figurine. Refusal of the services of a realtor, purchase of goods from the manufacturer. Speculators. Gossip. Direct negotiations without intermediaries.

If the term sheet contains all of the material terms of the parties' agreement and is expressly made enforceable in the absence of a more formal agreement, it should be sufficient to withstand collateral attack and end litigation over the underlying dispute.

In New York, there are five ways to resolve disputes arising during a divorce: litigation; arbitration; private mediation; court-sponsored mediation; court-sponsored "early neutral evaluation"; and Collaborative Divorce.

This article examines how international arbitration rationalizes the discovery process and keeps parties focused on the real issues that matter.

As a global financial and commercial hub, New York meets the venue requirements of a variety of cross-border disputes with its neutral courts, well-developed body of complex commercial law, and deep bench of arbitrators, institutions and lawyers.

A Special Master can help move cases forward and can reduce the burden on the Judge assigned to the case as well as saving time and money for the litigants.