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New York Law Journal

Environmental Laws and Investment Arbitration

"International arbitrators must be prepared to grapple with complex environmental issues, and to apply legal principles that are constantly evolving…
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New York Law Journal

Why Are Securities Class Action Mediations Different?

One reason for this difference is that securities cases often have very large amounts of money at stake (hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars are commonly claimed).
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Arbitrating Construction Disputes: Building on a Solid Foundation 

Many cases present unique questions of law, difficult fact patterns, unusual evidentiary problems or procedural challenges. Such situations call for creativity, patience, and, most importantly, cooperation. There is no case that should be viewed as insoluble or unmanageable.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Policyholders Need Not Fear Alternative Dispute Resolution

Among the provisions that RWI policyholders should carefully scrutinize and negotiate with a clear sense of their needs and potential pitfalls are the mandatory alternative dispute (ADR) provisions in their policies.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Arbitration Agreement: Tips for Drafting an Effective Arbitration Clause

Careful consideration should still be given to an arbitration clause to ensure the client's goals in submitting to arbitration are met. Below are areas to consider when drafting an arbitration clause.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Enforcing an Arbitration Provision That Is Incorporated Into a Contract

There can be no "lawlessness or chaos" in enforcing an arbitration agreement if the allegedly breached contract contains, in a clear and unmistakable manner, the complete terms of the arbitration agreement whose validity is under attack.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—March 15, 2023—Ballard Spahr

Elected and Appointed Attorney Louis Hockman has been appointed co-chair of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) committee of the Montgomery Bar…
3 minute read

International Edition

Arbitration Cases Rise in Brazil to Rival Numbers in the United States

A combination of regulations favorable to arbitration and glacially slow local courts have pushed resolutions for commercial disputes into arbitration in Brazil.
4 minute read

The Recorder

9th Circuit Upholds Mandatory Arbitration Agreements Required by California Employers

While mandatory arbitration agreements still are subject to the same requirements applicable to other agreements, those agreements now may be enforced under the FAA. At least, that is, until the California legislature's next move, according to Rex Berry of Signature Resolution.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault Claims Is Likely Over but Questions Remain

While the act bars only the forced arbitration of sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, it is an important first step in restoring employees' ability to bring discrimination and harassment claims in open court.
9 minute read

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