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Offit Kurman

Suing Someone? Five Crucial Factors to Consider Before Proceeding

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So, you think you can sue. Maybe you had a contract, and the other side breached it. Or maybe someone owes you money, and you’re ready to go after them. Not so fast. Starting a lawsuit is a big step, and there are many...more

Smart & Biggar

Costs awards in Canadian IP proceedings – update and future directions

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Most IP litigation in Canada takes place in the Federal Court. Pursuant to the Federal Courts Rules1, the Court has a broad discretion in awarding costs. However, the Federal Court will typically order the losing party to pay...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Business Breakups: Why Business and Commercial Cases Are Well-Suited to Mediation

Breaking up is hard to do, as the old song says, and perhaps especially so in the case of partnership breakups and business disputes. Emotion and pride can easily cloud sound business judgment and make it difficult to reach a...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

“Prevailing Party” Attorneys’ Fee Provisions

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Contracts with “prevailing party” provisions offer the tantalizing, coveted prospect of the winner recovering attorneys’ fees from the loser in legal disputes over the contract’s enforcement....more

JAMS

A Modest Proposal to Avoid Discovery Nightmares

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My life as a discovery mediator began with a court order appointing me to conduct a mediation among the parties on all disputed discovery issues in a complex, multiparty case. At the time, I had not heard of the term...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The American Rule Doesn’t Stand: Contractor Uses Offer of Judgment to Recover Attorneys’ Fees in Retention Dispute

Last week we saw the Menard court reject the use of an indemnity clause to shift fees in a dispute between contracting parties. This week, a very recent decision from Nevada highlights another creative way to shift fees where...more

K&L Gates LLP

HUB Talks: Arbitration World: Introduction to Claim Financing Mini-Series: Bringing Claim Funding to a Successful Conclusion (Part...

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In this further episode in our mini-series on third party claim funding, Ian Meredith (Partner in the International Arbitration Practice of K&L Gates in London) speaks with Andrew Roberts (Head of Construction & Energy,...more

K&L Gates LLP

HUB Talks: Arbitration World: Introduction to Claim Financing Mini-Series: Bringing Claim Funding to a Successful Conclusion (Part...

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In this further episode in our mini-series on third party claim funding, Ian Meredith (Partner in the International Arbitration Practice of K&L Gates in London) speaks with Andrew Roberts (Head of Construction & Energy,...more

K&L Gates LLP

HUB Talks: Arbitration World: Introduction to Claim Funding Mini-Series: Key Issues In Third Party Funding – Part Two

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In this second episode in a mini-series on claim funding, Ian Meredith speaks with John Garda (Managing Director of Longford Capital LLC) regarding a number of the key issues related to third party funding of claims, from a...more

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HUB Talks: Arbitration World: Introduction to Claim Funding Mini-Series: Relevant Considerations When Applying for Funding – Part...

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In this first episode in a mini-series on third party claim funding, Ian Meredith speaks with Tim Mayer (Senior Investment Officer, Therium Capital Management Ltd) regarding the process of applying for funding of claims,...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Consider Arbitration When Mapping Out Your Resolution

There are alternatives to taking a case to trial other than mediation. Arbitration is the process of settling a dispute through a presentation to a neutral third party or panel. The decision can be either binding or...more

Jaburg Wilk

Mediate, Not Litigate

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Your client just received a demand letter, or conversely your client wants to file a lawsuit against an adverse party. Often, the best time to resolve disputes is before the parties engage in litigation. Whether representing...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

A Proposal For Private Judging In New York

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust a dagger into the heart of our state court system. The Office of Court Administration is to be lauded, however, for its efforts to ensure that appropriate technology has been utilized to...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Legal Malpractice Ideally Handled in Pre-Suit Mediation

The legal profession likes to present the façade of unwavering perfection, which is why an accusation of malpractice can be particularly unsettling for the attorney at whom it is lodged. These allegations can make a lawyer...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Is Mediation Conducted Through Videoconferencing Better?

Time for some good news: We already know that we can hold effective mediations online, but dare we say that videoconferencing may actually be better than in-person hearings? ...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Practice Pointers for a Successful Mediation

Do not underestimate the benefits of mediation.  Many litigants believe that a jury trial is their chance to finally “tell their story” in front of an emphatic and understanding group of peers.  As attorneys, we know that is...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

CCBJ Interview: As Alternative Dispute Resolution Grows In Popularity, Experience Is A Key Differentiator

Interview with Honorable John P. DiBlasi, J.S.C. (Ret.) of NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) as published in the Corporate Counsel Business Journal (CCBJ) - John DiBlasi is a highly sought-after mediator and...more

JAMS

Why Now Is a Good Time to Engage in Mediation or Other Streamlined Dispute Resolution

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As a recently retired federal judge who served for more than two decades on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, I know firsthand how daunting managing a caseload can be even in normal times. Now,...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

The Room Where Mediation Happens: 2020 Insights For A Successful Employment Dispute Resolution

Mediation of employment disputes is not an exact science, there is no magic formula, and to paraphrase the song from the Broadway show Hamilton, no one knows how the parties get to “yes” because no one else is in “the room...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2019 – Eighth Edition - U.S. Chapter

Efficiency and integrity of process – The American legal system. The American legal system, founded on notions of fairness and due process, is respected throughout the world for its ability to deliver predictable,...more

White & Case LLP

Which jurisdiction? Choosing where to litigate: A jurisdictional overview of the world’s court systems

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With ongoing advances in technology and communications, the number of contracting parties looking beyond their local jurisdiction when choosing a dispute resolution forum continues to grow It is easier than ever for...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Why Mediation? 5 Personal Injury Case Studies

The perspectives of plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury cases are inherently different – both sides have an interest in resolving their disputes quickly, while attempting to get the best possible results for their...more

NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)

Creative Solutions In The Commercial Mediation Process

Volume is a great teacher. Nothing could have fully prepared me for the bench even though I tried many cases in private practice and spent a great deal of time in the courthouse. The sheer number of cases and the decisions...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Active Preparation Leads to Better Mediation Results

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After have deciding to mediate and selecting a mediator, each litigants’ focus should shift to preparation. In our experience, mediation results improve significantly when the parties, not just the attorneys, come prepared...more

Butler Snow LLP

Making Straight the Road: Case Litigation Plans as a Means of Efficiency and Predictability in the Tennessee Business Court

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Tennessee’s recently-convened Davidson County Business Court will adjudicate business litigation in Nashville and may hear business cases from around the state with the consent of both parties. The Business Court’s stated...more

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