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Ninth Circuit Rejects Amazon's Motion to Compel Arbitration in Delivery Drivers' Privacy Class Action

The company's alleged wiretapping and monitoring of employees' communications in closed Facebook groups off the clock is ripe for litigation.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

As Holland & Knight Grows, Another Partner Leaves Because of Conflicts

Rodolfo "Rudy" Sorondo Jr., a former judge, is heading to an alternate dispute resolution firm recently launched by another retired Florida jurist.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

'There Is a Market for This': 'Concierge Judges' Are Emerging Amid Court Backlogs

"The statute can bring clients tremendous benefits," said former Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Michael A. Hanzman.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Arbitrating Crypto, NFTs and Other New Technologies: Demystifying the Landscape

A discussion of the appeal of arbitration for technology related matter and the potential challenges it presents for arbitrators, and a look at the legal and regulatory landscape arbitrators will navigate when faced with cases involving new technologies.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Innovation During Crisis: Mandatory Mediation Success in Allegheny County

The new rule, even though not yet fully implemented, has already shown success in bringing reluctant parties to the bargaining table. It has been praised by both litigators and neutrals alike.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Using Mediation Disclosures for Litigation Advantage: The Slippery Slope of Mediation Confidentiality

Confidentiality is the bedrock of mediation. Parties must be able to feel confident that what they say in mediation will not be disclosed outside of the proceeding. That said, many parties and their counsel use statements made during mediation to gain advantage in litigation. This article discusses the several reasons for this and why the issues must be addressed by mediation institutions, the courts and the mediation bar.
5 minute read

International Edition

Can Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Get Along?

An international audience convened in the Portuguese capital to examine how mediation and other ADR methods can be integrated with arbitration to better meet clients' needs and find more flexible solutions.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Former Federal Judge Chosen as Umpire In Arbitration Over Hurricane Damage Coverage

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
2 minute read

International Edition

Covington to Advise Ukrainian Billionaire on Arbitration Against Russia

In 2022, a Covington team also advised Ukraine on a case against Russia to the International Court of Justice.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Mediating Parties Beware! Potential Pitfalls and States' Varying Mediation Privileges

Mediation can be a useful tool to attempt to resolve high-stakes matters without incurring hefty legal fees, and without the publicity and attention that can come from litigating in open court.
6 minute read

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