JAMS, The Resolution Experts

In This Issue: Assessing the Risks of the Use of Interim and Partial Final Awards; Book Review: International Construction Arbitration Handbook Reviewed by Joel Richler, FCIArb; The Advantages of a “Civil” Approach to…more

Originally published in the April 16, 2012 edition of THE RECORDER. Most legal professionals think of mediation merely as a process to settle cases, but it also allows you to work collaboratively with your client and to…more

Originally published in the February 13, 2012 edition of THE RECORDER. When mediating a dispute in Asia, or with Asian companies in the U.S., lawyers and mediators cannot expect the mediation process to be “business as…more

In This Issue: IN DEPTH -- Growing Trend of Third-Party Litigation Funding Creates Mixed Opinions; ADR CONVERSATIONS -- JAMS Panelists Receive Prestigious ADR Award; ADR NEWS & CASE UPDATES; DOMESTIC FOCUS -- Good Faith…more

While mediation is a process familiar to most U.S. attorneys, this alternative dispute resolution method is undergoing a significant evolution in the European Union, and specifically Italy. In particular, the concept of mandated…more

Originally published in the Daily Journal - March 14, 2012. Imagine this hypothetical situation: A mother dies, leaving her daughter 75 percent of her estate. Her son, who believed he was to receive 50 percent, contests…more

In the wake of the highly publicized United States Supreme Court decision in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, many managementside lawyers have urged their clients to take advantage of the decision. Specifically, they have urged…more

Originally published in The Daily Journal. I wish I had a dollar for every time I've heard a settlement judge or a mediator say, "I settled that case." Unless I've missed something, litigants enter settlement contracts,…more

In this Issue: Caught between Arbitrators and the Courts: Interim Measures in U.S. International Arbitration MUSCULAR ARBITRATION Med-Arb, Why Not? If A Frog Had Wings: Expectations and…more

“If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” —Marcus T. Cicero “If you haven’t got the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over?” —Jeffery…more

In 2012, we no doubt will see the continuation of a significant trend towards the use of mediation to resolve financial services disputes. A perfect storm of economic, legislative, and regulatory conditions has been created…more

Law360, New York (December 21, 2011, 1:07 PM ET) -- This article discusses and debates the history of, and change in shift for, the joint session and how each side of the country has experienced its evolvement. While both…more

In This Issue: In Depth -- Delaware Business Court Arbitration Program Provides Fast Resolution Path for Fortune 500 Company Disputes; ADR Conversations -- A Q&A about new UNCITRAL Online Dispute Resolution Rules; ADR News…more

Law360, New York (December 19, 2011, 12:17 PM ET) -- Commercial mediation in Europe has been the subject of legislation at the national and intranational level. Each jurisdiction is different and has its own reasons for…more

In recent years, arbitration has come under increasing fire as an effective method of resolving business disputes. The primary criticism is that arbitration no longer offers the savings in time and money that the parties…more