I heard the term conflict transformation for the first time a few months ago, in a small committee meeting connected to my...
By Lorraine SegalMost of us shy away from conflict, doing everything in our power to avoid it. However, living a life free...
By Sophie BishopIn this round of Arbitration Tips-N-Tools, Professor Amy Schmitz asks some of the leading arbitration practitioners about obtaining discovery in...
By Amy Schmitz, Daniel Urbas, DeAndra Roaché, George Friedman, Stacie Strong, Theo ChengThis article first appeared on HSF Arbitration Notes, here. The updated DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules 2021 (“2021 Rules”) entered into force...
By Jean Hamilton-Smith, Nick Oury, Stuart PatersonBefore determining any processes in a two-step mediation and arbitration (med-arb), start with contemplating whether it is a good idea...
By Linda MichlerMediation and Business Consulting by Kathleen Kauth.No matter what the issue, it seems that it only takes 1-2 episodes to...
By Kathleen KauthIn this round of Arbitration Tips-N-Tools (TNT), Professor Amy Schmitz asks some of the leading arbitration practitioners about filing arbitration...
By Amy Schmitz, Daniel Urbas, DeAndra Roaché, George Friedman, Theo ChengIn an expansive recent ruling, the California Court of Appeal in Brown v. TGS Management Co., LLC reversed a judgment confirming an...
By Robert Milligan, Sierra Chinn-LiuAs an extraordinary year draws to a close and a brighter one (hopefully) beckons, we consider whether the compromises and...
By Daniel Gaw, Mark ManganThis article first appeared on Herbert Smith Freehills Arbitration Notes, here. Herbert Smith Freehills has issued the latest edition of its...
By Nicholas PeacockThis article first appeared on the Securities Arbitration Alert (SAA) blog, here. The SEC has approved a FINRA proposal increasing...
By George FriedmanThis article first appeared on Urbas Arbitral, here. In North Pacific Properties Ltd v. Bethel United Churches of Jesus Christ Apostolic...
By Daniel UrbasAs the COVID-19 pandemic has moved international arbitration online, the importance of case management platforms has come into a clearer...
By Colin RuleThis article first appeared on the Securities Arbitration Alert (SAA) Blog, here. A financial adviser who noted his continued objections...
By George FriedmanMediate.com's 25th Anniversary 20/20 Conference This article reviews the key ideas from the 20/20 Conference, celebrating Mediate.com's 25th anniversary. Conference...
By Clare FowlerThe University of Akron devised a plan to layoff/fire 100 unionized faculty members (including tenured) which the union representative challenged. ...
By Benjamin DavisThis article was first published on the Securities Arbitration Alert (SAA) blog, here. As we expected, arbitration came up at...
By George FriedmanThis article first appeared on the Herbert Smith Freehills Arbitration Notes, here. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released...
By Craig Tevendale, Emily Fox, Laurence Franc-Menget, Rebecca Warder, Thierry Tomasi, Vanessa NaishYesterday, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit rejected vacatur of two arbitration awards for alleged “evident partiality,”...
By Mark KantorThis article was first published in the SAA Blog, here. SCOTUS is being asked to take up whether to let...
By Theodore RyanOn 19 August 2002, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gave the latest guidance in the long-running dispute regarding the...
By Indraneel GunjalRecent years have not been kind to the public perception of arbitration, particularly arbitration involving consumer and employment disputes. Most...
By Kristen BlankleyOne of the discernable impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on arbitration has been the exponential rise of virtual hearings. By...
By Naimeh MasumyFrom the Accord3.0 blog. What is social equity and how can it relate to our work as mediators and facilitators?...
By Layla KiloluBlog was guest written by Emma Hartman, Pollack Peacebuilding by Jeremy PollackLa Cantera Resort and Spa is in hot water...
By Emma HartmanThis video is presented as part of Mediate.com's 25th Anniversary Conference at www.mediate.com/Mediation2020.Access all Carrie Menkel-Meadow videos here. Carrie Menkel-Meadow...
By Carrie J. Menkel-MeadowDisputing Blog by Karl Bayer, Victoria VanBuren, and Holly HayesRetail giant Amazon has reportedly asked a Washington federal court to...
By Beth GrahamArbitration Blog‘By putting i ts head in the sand, the ostrich can see no problems, and if it can’t see...
By Gloria AlvarezMediation is evolving. It should -- as many have stated in these columns -- remain connected to its roots in...
By Laura KasterIn celebration of its 20th year, Mediate.com has challenged us to think about the future. Where should the field be...
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