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Judge Clifton Newman's Impactful Legal Career and Transition to JAMS

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Although Judge Clifton Newman has served 24 years on the South Carolina Circuit Court, most of the country knows him best as the judge who presided over the criminal trial of Richard Alexander Murdaugh last year. During the...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

5 Questions to Ask Before You Choose an Arbitrator

You’re representing a client in a case that is going to arbitration. You may already have a potential arbitrator (or more than one) in mind, but before you move forward with scheduling the arbitration, it’s smart to consider...more

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Federal Appeals Court Holds That Nonprofit Foundation’s Race-Based Grant Giving Contest Likely Violates Federal Law

The decision by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals imperils one strategy for remedying societal racial inequities and creates legal risk for many DEI initiatives. A panel of the Eleventh Circuit held that grant programs...more

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Why You Do You Resonates With Me When Resolving Disputes

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“You do you.” This has become one of my new favorite sayings, as my spouse can attest. In fact, his birthday card to me this year had this phrase on the front because I frequently invoke these words as a mantra. As I enter my...more

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Honoring Women’s History Month: JAMS Neutrals Reflect on Their Careers and Provide Words of Wisdom for Future Generations...

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Karen Brown Willcutts (Former), FCIArb; Hon. Gail S. Tusan, Senior Judge; and Hon. Judith Fabricant (Ret.) discuss their remarkable careers in recognition of Women’s History Month. The...more

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The Hidden Power of Representation in Leadership

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Since joining JAMS at the end of last year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the undeniable power of Black representation in leadership. My predecessor, Mark Smalls, recently shared a profound insight: "What they see is what...more

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My Story Featuring Hon Annette Rizzo

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Judge Annette Rizzo felt a profound connection to the law from a young age. "I really wanted to be part of that system. I wanted to be a mouthpiece for people who could not speak for themselves," she recalls, revealing her...more

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“My Story” Featuring Lisa Love

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Lisa Love's journey into the legal world began during her formative years. Her passion led her to intern at the Securities and Exchange Commission during her tenure at Georgetown Law School. After her academic endeavors, she...more

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[Event] Life, Health, Disability and ERISA Seminar - March 20th - 22nd, Philadelphia, PA

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Whether you think of it as the City of Brotherly Love or the Cradle of Liberty, there can be no question that Philadelphia is the perfect venue for the nation’s premier Life, Health, Disability & ERISA (LHD&E) conference....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

California's New Employment Laws: Get Ready for 2024

Governor Newsom signed into law a plethora of bills that significantly expand the rights of employees in California, although notably vetoing a bill that would have prohibited caste discrimination. Most of the new laws take...more

Fisher Phillips

SCOTUS 2023 Lookback and 2024 Preview: 7 Critical Decisions All Employers Should Review and 3 New Cases to Track

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The Supreme Court’s blockbuster decisions last term dominated the headlines – and many rulings will have a lasting impact on employer practices. The Justices continued to shape the workplace law landscape by ruling on an...more

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2 Steps to Improve Arbitrator Diversity in Labor and Employment Cases

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Today, over 60 million workers are subject to arbitration — a 55% increase since the early 2000s — yet the arbitration field remains dominated by white men. While workplaces across the country have increased their commitment...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 14th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation - March 29th - 30th, Chicago, IL

Hosted by ACI, 14th Annual Advanced Forum on Managed Care Disputes and Litigation returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will help you make sense of these developments, and their profound impact on...more

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[Virtual Conference] Fear Nothing 2022: Virtual Employment Law Seminar - October 28th, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm PT

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Join us for our third annual all-day complimentary seminar on the most pressing employment law topics, transmitted to you in your home, office, or virtually anywhere with an internet connection. Attendees can enjoy one or all...more

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“My Story” Featuring N. Damali Peterman, Esq.

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator and ombudsman Damali Peterman - Damali Peterman joined JAMS with over 20 years of ADR experience, with a focus on business and commercial insurance, employment, international...more

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[PODCAST] “At JAMS, we learn from each other.” How the JAMS Institute has Turned JAMS into an ADR Leader in DE&I, Ethics and...

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In this podcast, JAMS Institute executive director, Rich Birke, and associate director and neutral, Deirdre Gallagher, give listeners an inside look at the training arm of JAMS. They discuss how the JAMS Institute has evolved...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. James L. Warren (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator and special master/referee James L. Warren - Judge Warren joined JAMS in 2006 after an extensive legal career and having served as a superior court judge in San Francisco for...more

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“My Story” Featuring Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner, C.Arb

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator, arbitrator and special master/referee David Huebner - Amb. (Ret.) David Huebner, C.Arb, joined JAMS following 25 years of arbitration and intellectual property practice. An...more

UB Greensfelder LLP

Lack Of Diversity In FINRA Arbitration Panels, Or, How Many Old, White Guys Does It Take To Hear A Case?

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Let me say at the outset that I, myself, am an old (by most people’s definition, anyway), white man. So, selfishly, I’ve got nothing against old, white men. But, the fact is that FINRA arbitration panels are...more

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Breaking the Bias in International Arbitration: Party Autonomy and the Opportunity to Diversify

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The popularity of international commercial arbitration is growing. Unsurprisingly, in our global commercial environment, shifting international alliances and concerns about unreliability or jurisdictional obstacles of various...more

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“My Story” Featuring Hon. Risë Jones Pichon (Ret.)

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A video snapshot of JAMS mediator and arbitrator Risë Jones Pichon - Hon. Risë Jones Pichon (Ret.) joined JAMS after a distinguished judicial career spanning more than 35 years. Most recently, she was a superior court...more

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ICSID Releases Caseload Statistics for Record Year 2021

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On February 7th, 2022, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) published the latest edition of its Caseload Statistics, confirming the strong demand for ICSID Arbitration despite challenges...more

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[Video] The Important Role of Diversity in International Arbitration - Discussions on how promoting diversity in ADR helps...

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In this video, captured during JAMS’ 2021 “Cocktails and Conversations” event on diversity in international arbitration, leading international arbitration practitioners discuss the crucial role diversity plays in dispute...more

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ADR and Diversity in the Life Sciences Sector

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The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent rush to develop life-saving vaccines have posed enormous challenges for practitioners in all areas of the life sciences and health care industries, including those whose area of focus...more

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