New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David J. Kaufmann | October 17, 2023
When franchising burst on the American economic scene in the 1950s and 1960s, no franchise-specific laws, rules or regulations were there to greet it. This article provides an overview of the laws, rules and regulations that have since developed that govern franchising in the United States.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Parag Shah | October 17, 2023
The stark reality is that unjust inequalities persist, erecting barriers to socioeconomic mobility for people of color and marginalized groups in the U.S. Addressing this injustice has been a constant thread in my journey, from working as a public defender, private attorney, judge, author, mediator and now the leader of a growing ADR firm.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Claire Wofford | October 11, 2023
A South Carolina case about gerrymandering that could affect voting rights around the country, Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP, will be one of the cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court during its upcoming 2023-24 term.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Leslie A. Firtell | October 10, 2023
The pandemic opened many lawyers' eyes to the lifestyle advantages of contract work. After careful deliberation, some of the best in the business decided to take the plunge into contract work. For the industry, that means access to an amazing pool of legal talent—talent that can help you strengthen and broaden your core capabilities.
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | October 9, 2023
Here are some tips and considerations when considering the attorney's role as agent on behalf of a client.
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By Nisbet "Ken" Kendrick | October 6, 2023
In the world of mediation, where confidentiality is the cornerstone of the process that is now responsible for the resolution of the vast majority of civil cases, the strange case of Rogers v. Dupree is demonstrative of both propositions.
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By Lee Tarte Wallace | October 6, 2023
We lawyers pride ourselves on two characteristics that are essential to making us good lawyers, but that sometimes contradict each other. We're objective, which lets us give dispassionate, reasoned advice. But on the other hand, we are also persuasive, which helps us convince people that our ideas are right. And it is hard to stay objective with someone you know and trust—you!—arguing your client's case to you day and night.
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By Jennifer Grippa | October 6, 2023
Employing an expert in arbitration can be valuable for clarifying complex issues or strengthening your argument. However, using experts in arbitration does come with risks.
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By Larry H. Kunin | October 6, 2023
Because Federal Rule 53 for special masters permits the use of court-appointed neutrals, parties should think about agreeing to such a neutral who understands the subject matter at issue.
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By Steve Dunn, Michael Russell and Tanya Tate | October 6, 2023
Three employment law neutrals with Miles Mediation weigh in on the current state of employment law and ADR trends.
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