Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • New York Law Journal | Commentary

    Small Business Jobs Survival Act May Have Opposite Effect

    By David Reiss, Areeb Been Khan, Robert Levy and Juliana Malandro | January 24, 2019

    The New York City Council is considering a bill, the Small Business Jobs Survival Act, that it claims will protect small businesses even though the Act contains no protections tailored to them. Instead, the Act would implement a new lease renewal arbitration system that treats all commercial tenancies the same, allowing businesses as large as Amazon to benefit.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Fraud as a Defense Against the Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards

    By Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky | January 23, 2019

    In their International Litigation column, Lawrence W. Newman and David Zaslowsky write: Although fraudulently obtained arbitral awards are no doubt unenforceable in virtually every country, proving the taint of fraud presents legal and evidentiary challenges. A recent series of cases involving an award against the Republic of Kazakhstan shows the difficulties that can confront award debtors seeking denial of enforcement of awards against them on grounds of violation of public policy based on fraud.

  • The American Lawyer | News

    Rocawear Owner Blasts Jay-Z Claims Over AAA Arbitrators' Diversity

    By Dan Packel | January 16, 2019

    Iconix, which purchased Rocawear from the rapper and businessman for $200 million, says there's no merit to his bid to scrap an arbitration stemming from that 2007 deal.

  • New York Law Journal | News

    Retired NY Appellate, COA Judges Launch Arbitration Venture

    By Susan DeSantis | January 15, 2019

    "People who send their clients to arbitration are really worried that they're going to run across arbitrators who are not enforcing the law," Saxe said. "That's why it's very important to have an arbitrator with a fealty to the law who hews to legal precedent."

  • New York Law Journal

    Mediation Preparation Tips for In-House Counsel to Enhance Success

    By Elizabeth J. Shampnoi, Chair, Corporate Counsel Section | January 11, 2019

    Elizabeth J. Shampnoi, Chair of the NYSBA Corporate Counsel Section, writes: The traditional benefits of mediation such as time and cost savings are widely known. Often more important to companies, however, is the ability to customize a process that best meets their needs and avoid the uncertainties of litigation.

  • New York Law Journal

    The ADR Challenge: Its Growth in New York State

    By Deborah Masucci, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section | January 11, 2019

    Deborah Masucci, Chair of the NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section, writes about the many ways the Section supports the members of the Bar in their efforts to be skilled ADR practitioners.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Mediation as an Alternative to Estate Litigation

    By Raymond Radigan and Moira A. Jabir | January 4, 2019

    Trusts and Estates Law columnists Raymond Radigan and Moira A. Jabir write: Litigation of Surrogate Court matters can be personal. Often, the resentment and indignation of the allegations exchanged is only outdone by the vitriolic counter allegations. The result can be protracted series of contested and expensive proceedings that feed the disillusionment of lawyers and the judicial system. If instead, sometimes mediation was utilized in this arena, one may reduce the court workload while providing voices to the parties' positions without jeopardizing settlement positions.

  • New York Law Journal

    Wage and Hour Mediations and the Small Employer

    By James A. Brown | December 14, 2018

    A wage and hour mediation, which produces compromise and limits costly attorney fees, is a potential lifeline for a small employer provided there is clear-eyed engagement in the process.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Addressing Human Rights Violations With Mediation

    By Abby Tolchinsky and Ellie Wertheim | December 11, 2018

    Mediation columnists Abby Tolchinsky and Ellie Wertheim write: The international human rights community is contemplating a role for mediation in redressing a subset of human rights violations.

  • New York Law Journal | News

    With Plenty of Plaintiffs, Lawyers Flood the Courts Over Marriott's Massive Breach

    By Amanda Bronstad | December 3, 2018

    Lawyers have moved to coordinate suits into multidistrict litigation and questioned an arbitration clause in Marriott's free internet monitoring program offered to its customers.

More From ALM

With this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.
View Now
Our Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.
View Now
Gain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.
View Now
September 04, 2025
New York, NY

The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.


Learn More
February 24, 2025 - February 26, 2025
Las Vegas, NV

This conference aims to help insurers and litigators better manage complex claims and litigation.


Learn More
March 24, 2025
New York, NY

Recognizing innovation in the legal technology sector for working on precedent-setting, game-changing projects and initiatives.


Learn More

Named in the 2025 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" for the 15th consecutive year in both Medical Malpractice Law and Per...


Apply Now ›

Duane Morris LLP (a 900 lawyer firm with 20 plus offices across the country, and in London and Singapore) seeks an experienced commercial fi...


Apply Now ›

NOTICE OF FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGE VACANCIES IN ATLANTA AND ROME, GAThe U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia is acceptin...


Apply Now ›