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By Gino Brogdon Jr. | June 24, 2024
New mediators face a steep learning curve, not only in mastering the nuances of negotiation but also in managing the administrative aspects of their practice. Support in these initial stages is not just beneficial but critical for their success.
5 minute read
By David Root | June 14, 2024
It goes without saying that the lawyer known to try cases has more credibility at mediation. The advocate who pontificates about what will happen "when we take this case to trial" intimidates no one if he has never seen a jury.
6 minute read
By Craig R. Tractenberg | June 14, 2024
The court found there was no evidence that Rita's used litigation before seeking arbitration so as to cause a waiver. The mere fact that Rita's waited until there was a dispute to arbitrate did not constitute a waiver.
5 minute read
By Marsha L. Steinhardt | June 14, 2024
In this article, Marsha L. Steinhardt makes a case for why mediation would be a great option specifically for medical malpractice cases, highlighting some key examples of its benefits.
5 minute read
By Cheryl Miller | June 13, 2024
California's courts of appeal have largely upheld a law that requires companies to pay their arbitration bills within 30 days or risk having consumer and employment claims filed against them removed to court.
3 minute read
By Stephanie Wilkins | June 12, 2024
The new tool, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model, offers more than 500 curated clauses intended to streamline the drafting of clear and effective alternative dispute resolution agreements across industries.
3 minute read
By Adolfo Pesquera | June 12, 2024
"GPM's 'strategic move'—blunder—is one of bad faith and is designed to force the Smotherman family to incur more costs and delay," the Ferguson Law motion for plaintiffs states.
5 minute read
By Michelle Tyler | June 11, 2024
The importance of a sound and solid legal department cannot be overstated. Without it, a company teeters on the brink of chaos, facing potentially devastating legal and compliance issues that could erupt into loud, destructive, and irreparable crises.
6 minute read
By Sarah Biser and Craig Tractenberg | June 11, 2024
When claims at issue in a federal court suit are subject to arbitration, does the court have authority to dismiss the action, or should it stay the action pending resolution of the arbitration?
5 minute read
By Rex Darrell Berry | June 7, 2024
Congress is working toward enacting federal laws to limit (or bar completely) the application of mandatory arbitration agreements to older Americans.
7 minute read
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