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New York Law Journal

Reviewing Attorneys: The Tightrope Walkers of Mediation

The fundamental goal of mediation is to allow parties to maintain autonomy over the decisions that will govern their family. The reviewing attorney not only helps his or her client to make knowing decisions, but also aids the mediator by more fully exploring issues which the mediator, as a neutral, may feel constrained to avoid.
8 minute read

International Edition

UK Tribunal 'Dismisses' AML Case Against Dentons

The firm had been accused of failing to take adequate measures to establish a client's source of wealth while acting for them between 2013 and 2017.
2 minute read

International Edition

Big Law's Role in Global Steel v Nigeria Dispute Faces Scrutiny as Senate Probes Settlement Deal

The inquiry will examine both the $496 million arbitral award in 2022 and the original contracts from 2004.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Navigating Divisive Mindsets in Mediation: Strategies to Overcome an Impasse

Many parties have become much more focused or "dug in" to positions or beliefs which to me is reflective of the overall "my way or the highway" political climate that currently exists in this country.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

This Judge Is Leaving for ADR Practice: Here's Where He's Headed

The judge said ADR is "firmly entrenched in the culture in New Jersey, state and federally," because litigation is expensive and time-consuming and often ends in frustration for the parties.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

FINRA Arbitration and Mediation: A Compelling Case for Doing Both

Here are six compelling reasons to consider arbitrating and mediating FINRA cases instead of limiting your FINRA practice to only one ADR method.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer Misses Deadline by a Day: Client Now on Hook for $400K

Former professional football player Janoris Jenkins faces a $400,000 arbitration award.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Retired Federal Judge Noel Hillman Joins Gibbons, Picked to Lead ADR Practice

"I thought it made sense to explore ADR work because it is the closest to being a judge that you can get, without being a judge," retired U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman said. "I thought that I would be able to add value to a firm and to provide services to people who want to resolve their disputes out of court."
5 minute read

International Edition

Latham & Watkins Helps Colombia Defend Against Arbitration Brought by Canadian Miner

The dispute stemmed from the Andean nation's ban of mining in moorland ecosystems known as páramos, to the detriment of Red Eagle Exploration Limited's gold mining operation there.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Arbitration: The Solution to the Cannabis Industry Regulatory Morass

Myrna Barakat Friedman highlights the benefits of arbitration for resolving disputes in the cannabis industry in light of the federal prohibition.
8 minute read

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