New Jersey Law Journal

Alternative Dispute Resolutions Special Section 2024

This year's ADR special section covers arbitrability disputes; advice for successful mediation; a review of arbitration agreements; and three perspectives on how to apply ADR to family law.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

10 Reasons Why Your Client Should Use Mediation in a Matrimonial Case

"Mediation allows each party to tell their story, in a confidential, private setting and provides a space with an impartial listener," writes former Superior Court Judge Lisa F. Chrystal.
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Three's Company: Can a Nonsignatory to an Arbitration Agreement Compel or Be Compelled to Arbitrate?

"Courts in New Jersey ... emphasize strong public policy favoring arbitration to resolve disputes and require liberality in construing contracts in favor of arbitration," write Archer's Alexis M. Way and Marie E. Lihotz.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Finding Harmony in Conflict: Leverage the Dynamics Connecting Mediation and Arbitration in Family Law

"By embracing the interconnected dynamics of mediation and arbitration, lawyers can provide more comprehensive and harmonious outcomes," write Jeffrey M. Fiorello & Amanda S. Trigg of Cohn Lifland.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Mediation You Love to See

"Never forget the old truism, the best resolution by mediation is when both sides walk away unhappy," writes CSG Law's Joseph A. Dickson.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Crucial Role Parenting Coordinators Play in Helping Former Spouses Co-Parent Effectively

"Parenting coordinators are neutral third parties, typically attorneys, appointed by the court to assist parents in implementing agreed upon or court-ordered parenting plans," writes Lindabury's Nicole Kobis.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Future of Arbitrability Disputes in Light of the Supreme Court's Ruling in 'Coinbase'

"The court's decision is a significant departure from longstanding precedent that an arbitrator in arbitration was vested with the authority to make the decision as to arbitrability," write Jose L. Linares and Mark M. Makhail of McCarter & English.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Human Connection: A Dying Art—and a Necessity at Mediation

Human connection is being lost in almost every aspect of lives. It is paramount that it is not lost when working with someone to resolve a conflict.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

No-Fault Insurance Law Wrap-Up: Recent Decisions Concerning Arbitration Awards

"In this edition of the No-Fault Wrap-Up, we discuss several recent court decisions concerning no-fault arbitration awards," write David M. Barshay and Steven J. Neuwirth.
12 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Samsung' Highlights the Costs of Arbitrating Mass Claims

Judge Shira Scheindlin uses the recent case 'Wallrich v. Samsung' to illustrate the significant financial issues surrounding arbitration fees for mass claims.
6 minute read

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