It’s no secret the world is becoming a more contentious place. People are in conflict. Already-crowded court dockets are becoming even more so. The Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) seeks to help change that. Since...more
Given the nature and complexity of construction projects, it’s not surprising that construction law is an ever-evolving amalgamation of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Construction cases often include...more
If you’ve ever served as an executor, you may already know how complicated, stressful, and time-consuming the process can be. In fact, according to a recent study, the average estate takes the executor about 570 hours to...more
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
California recently passed a bill, AB 933, that expands the definition of “privileged speech” to include communications about information concerning sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination. The new law defines...more
Over the past year, Miles Mediation & Arbitration has revamped and expanded its Arbitration Division to make arbitrations more convenient and cost-effective for the parties involved. Miles now has nearly four dozen...more
Covenants not to compete (also called restrictive covenants) are a hot topic in employment law today. A number of states now have, or are considering, laws invalidating these employment contract provisions. And the Federal...more