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Not all disputes require resolution by trial. In recent years, the cost savings, efficiency, and discretion afforded by arbitration and mediation have proved enticing to attorneys and clients alike. While the contents of...more
Presumably, the decision must have seemed reasonable to the employer at the time. It was 2010, and Romeo Mendoza, a nurse and mid-level supervisor at Western Medical Center Santa Ana (known as Orange County Global Medical...more
Automotive contract law keeps evolving, and suppliers will need to continuously assess how these changes will impact them. As we previously reported, last summer, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit...more
In Lampo v. Amedisys Holding, LLC and Leisa Victoria Neasbitt, the South Carolina Supreme Court establishes important legal precedent regarding contract formation for arbitration agreements between employers and employees....more
The Alberta Human Rights Commission (the Commission) recently published its annual report, highlighting trends in human rights complaints for the fiscal year April 1, 2023—March 31, 2024....more
Key Points - - The IAIS has issued a detailed analysis of the structural shifts in the life insurance sector related to the increasing allocation to alternative assets and prevalence of asset-intensive reinsurance...more
The arbitral procedure shall provide a fair and efficient process for resolving a dispute, and it should be conducted in a manner that avoids unnecessary delays and expenses. However, users of both domestic and international...more
As an attorney, you already know that litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and stressful for all involved. Fortunately, alternatives to traditional litigation exist which offer faster, more affordable, and less...more
Holidays come and go, but your ex-spouse is forever. This simple truth guides my advice to clients who share children with their soon-to-be former spouse. The secret to a smoother post-divorce life—benefiting both the...more
Receivership is often considered when other remedies would be inadequate, providing a flexible alternative to more rigid legal processes like traditional litigation. It's particularly valuable when parties are unable to...more
On February 25, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 4, proposing significant amendments to the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act (BPCPA). Bill 4 passed second reading on March 3, 2025. If enacted as proposed,...more
The Spotlight strives to provide a forum to discuss the latest news and compelling issues impacting fiduciaries and those to whom fiduciaries owe duties. Whether you are an officer, director, trustee, beneficiary, trust...more
Howard Roy Housen and Valerie Housen v. Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Fla. 4th DCA, No. 4D2023-2720, January 22, 2025 - The Fourth District Court of Appeals found that the homeowners demonstrated excusable...more
Paddle Manufacturer in a Pickle: First Game to Plaintiffs in Consumer Protection Suit over Allegedly Mislabeled Pickleball Paddles - Sport Squad, Inc. (“Sport Squad”), a pickleball paddle manufacturer, has found itself in...more
We often settle legal malpractice claims before they result in a publicly filed lawsuit. Many of our clients, who are lawyers, want to avoid a public lawsuit, but once a suit is filed, they want to be vindicated by a...more
Construction is an industry with a long history that stretches back thousands of years. Over time, the industry developed its own specialized language. Indeed, the “Oxford Dictionary of Construction, Surveying and Civil...more
Filing a lawsuit may not always be the answer when a business or individual has been harmed by another’s wrongful conduct. It is important to evaluate all options and consider strategies that will avoid litigation altogether...more
DREO advertises that it is the “No. 1 Fan and Heater Brand” in the United States. Lasko, a competitor, thinks that it is, in fact, the “number 1” brand in both of those categories. Because there can’t be two “number 1”...more
In a recent mediation, it became clear to me that one of the lawyers was not being forthright with the facts. He kept claiming that he had information that would have a major negative impact on the other side’s case. However,...more
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Hon. Lynn Duryee (Ret.) and Rebekah Ratliff, CCLS, discuss the concept and application of co-mediation, where two mediators work together to solve disputes. The neutrals, who are known as the...more
In CC v AC [2025] HKCFI 855 (Date of Decision: 27 February 2025), the Hong Kong Court of First Instance (“Court”) dismissed an application to set aside an order to enforce an arbitral award. The main basis of challenge...more
Arbitration is often chosen as an alternative to litigation because it can be more efficient and cost-effective, as well as tailored to the needs of the parties. But to fully realize these benefits, flexibility is key. The...more
One of the most notable reforms is the new default rule that, in the absence of an express agreement between the parties on the law governing the arbitration agreement, it is the law of the seat that applies. The Act states...more
A recent federal appeals court decision rejecting a business’s attempts at enforcing its online arbitration agreement offers lessons for businesses across the country on how to craft a valid agreement for your website. The...more
Bilateral arbitration is under increasing attack. While businesses evaluate whether and how to update their arbitration clauses in light of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit's October decision in Heckman v. Live...more