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International Edition

Dentons Snaps Up 6-Lawyer Hong Kong Disputes Team From Bird & Bird

Richard Keady, who was the Asia-Pacific disputes resolution head at Bird & Bird, has joined the global legal giant together with partner Robert Rhoda and two associates.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Arbitration's 'Value Proposition,' Timely and Less Expensive Dispute Resolution

Parties can either go to court to resolve their disputes in a public forum for free or they can submit their claims to a dispute resolution service, such as the American Arbitration Association (AAA), for a confidential determination in an agreed upon location.
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

Will New Guidance from the Northern District of California Become the Standard by Which All Class Action Settlements Are Measured?

With little fanfare, the Northern District of California recently issued guidance on class action settlements. The Guidance—by far the most comprehensive in the country—has the potential to have a significant impact, not just on class actions filed in the Northern District of California, but in class actions filed throughout the country.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Will the Northern District of California's New Settlement Guidance Become the Standard by Which All Class Action Settlements Are Measured?

With little fanfare, the Northern District of California recently issued guidance on class action settlements. The Guidance—by far the most comprehensive in the country—has the potential to have a significant impact, not just on class actions filed in the Northern District of California, but in class actions filed throughout the country.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Real Cost of Mandatory Arbitration

ADR is an excellent avenue to elect when both parties truly elect it. Arbitrators handling matters as a function of unequal bargaining power ought to be vigilant in policing employers who may not take the matter as seriously as they would had the case proceeded in traditional litigation.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Compelling Third-Party Discovery in New York Arbitration

Three key considerations and strategic guidance for practitioners seeking third-party discovery in New York.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Arbitration and Mediation for Young Lawyers: An Introduction to the Alternative

Young advocates would be remiss in not familiarizing themselves with the ever-expanding world of ADR.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Meaningful Diversity: The Next Chapter of the ADR Story

Neutrals with diverse backgrounds can help administer justice in today's increasingly diverse society, as they are a reflection of the people they serve. Of course, mere diversity is not enough; the meaningful inclusion of those diverse candidates in the industry is the next chapter of the ADR story.
6 minute read

International Edition

Reed Smith to Lose 6-Partner Hong Kong White-Collar Team to MinterEllison

The group departure will be the largest from Reed Smith Richards Butler since the 2011 exodus that created Howse Williams Bowers.
3 minute read

International Edition

Weil Gotshal and Mayer Brown boost City partnerships in latest promotion round

The US firms have made up three and four lawyers to partner in London respectively, as well as a handful of City counsel promotions
6 minute read

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