Globalization continues to transform workplaces into vibrant intersections of cultures and practices. Yet with this richness comes complexity: Cross-cultural misunderstandings can easily escalate into disputes when legal systems…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Conflict of Laws, Labor & Employment Law
How California is shaping the future of cross-border dispute resolution and bridging legal traditions -
During California International Arbitration Week (CIAW), JAMS and other leading arbitration institutions from around the…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Conflict of Laws, International Law & Trade
The idea for “Across Borders and Barriers: Insights Into International Legal Negotiations” was born from years of observing what too often goes unsaid in cross-border legal practice: that most of the difficulty lies not in the…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Peter Kamminga, Esq., Ph.D., and Jeffrey Grubman, Esq., discuss the rise in financial scams targeting consumers and the various ways in which those scams typically take shape, including authorized…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Finance & Banking
Civil litigators are acutely aware of the benefits of mediation in resolving their clients’ disputes. Typically, prior to the filing of a lawsuit, the would-be plaintiff and defendant have been exposed to the dark side of human…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the practice of co-mediation—a collaborative approach where two mediators with diverse experience and perspectives work together to facilitate resolution. This method leverages the…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
11 essential tips to strengthen your final arbitration submission -
Writing a strong closing brief is one of the most important steps in the arbitration process. The final submission to the arbitrator offers counsel an…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts
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…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts
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…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts
Common Mistakes Attorneys Should Avoid in Arbitration -
A recent federal court ruling held that an arbitration award would be enforced under the facts of that case, regardless of whether the parties considered the award…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law
Have you ever handled a case that was difficult to settle because of a single disputed fact? Party A insists something is black, while Party B argues just as adamantly that it is white. These types of factual disputes often…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts
Contractors, design professionals and others in the construction industry are using AI tools in their work more frequently. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more widely used in all areas of business and in day-to-day…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, Science, Computers, & Technology
Since 2017, when I edited The Roles of Psychology in International Arbitration, articles on psychology have become a standard feature of edited collections on arbitration and in talks on psychology at arbitration conferences…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law
Having recently transitioned from being a litigator to serving as a discovery neutral, I've gained a distinct perspective on the role of discovery neutrals in our legal system. This experience has highlighted both the challenges…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, Electronic Discovery
