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The Legal Intelligencer

Divorce Without Drama? Mediation Is Reshaping the Process

Instead of the adversarial nature of the courtroom, a mediation session fosters open and effective communication between spouses. Mediators encourage the parties to express their thoughts and feelings constructively, which often leads to better understanding and empathy.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Pointing to 'Wachtell's Greed,' X Corp. Argues Law Firm Can't Force Arbitration in Fee Lawsuit

Wachtell's "unethical" $70 million success fee justifies equitable relief—triggering a carveout in the firm's arbitration clause—X Corp.'s lawyers stated.
3 minute read

Litigation Daily

Selendy Gay Elsberg's Rajat Rana Aims to Bring Some Trial Lawyer Approaches to Investment Treaty Arbitration

Rajat Rana, who brought his practice specializing in investment treaty arbitrations to Selendy Gay Elsberg from Alston & Bird this summer, explains why the practice is no longer just the ambit of Big Law.
9 minute read

International Edition

2 Former King & Spalding Lawyers Found Singapore Boutique

Several leading disputes lawyers have set out to lead their own practices in Singapore over the past two years.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Citing Conflicts as Merger Looms, Former SDNY Judge Leaves Stroock for Boies Schiller

Former U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin said Boies Schiller's focus on litigation, mediation and arbitration represented a better fit for her practice as a neutral.
3 minute read

Legaltech News

The New Frontier: AI in Arbitral Decision Making

As AI technology evolves at a rapid pace, so do the opportunities that it will present to substitute human decision-making. As we approach this threshold, we must carefully consider and determine whether the lack of a human element in decision-making is acceptable to all those involved and whether AI might undermine trust in the process.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Southern District Confirms Broad Scope of the 'Ending Forced Arbitration Act'

A discussion of how Southern District Judge Ronnie Abrams confirmed the broad scope of the 'Ending Forced Arbitration Act.' In denying a motion to compel arbitration, the court made clear that 'sexual harassment' can include any "unwanted gender-based conduct."
10 minute read

International Edition

Why Major African Arbitrations Are Still Rendered Abroad

African arbitration is gaining traction but many disputes are still sent abroad for resolution due to factors such as too much local choice and frustration with the Common Court of Justice and Arbitration in Ivory Coast.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

'It's for New York': International Arbitration Center Marks Its 10th Anniversary

The Wednesday celebration at the New York City Bar Association Honored late founding chair and former Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals Judith Kaye.
3 minute read

International Edition

Firms Expand International Arbitration Offering in Asia with Cross-Border Hires

Watson Farley & Williams, Yoon & Yang and City-Yuwa have all added to their teams.
4 minute read

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