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[Event] 28-Hour Civil Mediation Training - December 5th - 8th, Atlanta, GA

Want to launch or grow your mediation career? Develop your skills at a unique, in-person civil mediation training program developed and led by Joe Murphey, an experienced mediator who has mediated more than 3,000 cases. Rex...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Preparing to Fail at Mediation May Be the Best Way to Succeed

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Every good attorney knows the best way to prepare for a mediation. Marshal the facts. Master the law. Hone your presentation. Employ compelling visual aids. Anticipate the opposition and craft effective counters. ...more

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Dr. Anton Maurer’s Guide to the Minefields of the Public Policy Exception to the Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards

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Dr. Anton Maurer’s career as an international lawyer in or with respect to more than 65 countries has led to his recognition as a trusted neutral in jurisdictions such as China, Switzerland, India, England, Brazil, Korea,...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

How to Respond to a Defamation Lawsuit

In our ever more online world, where social media and online platforms facilitate instant communication, the risk of facing a defamation lawsuit is a concern for many individuals and organizations. Defamation occurs when...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Pre-Mediation and Initial Caucus Strategies for a Successful Mediation

A successful mediation hinges not only on the mediator’s skill during the mediation session but also on preparation and work with counsel beforehand. Effective pre-mediation strategies are crucial in laying the groundwork for...more

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[PODCAST] Smart Mediation Strategies: A Discussion With Judge Nancy Allf and Kim Keenan on Maximizing Legal Outcomes

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Judge Nancy L. Allf (Ret.) and Kim M. Keenan, Esq., discuss how attorneys can maximize mediation. The conversation centers on the importance of thoughtfulness and strategy in mediation, with...more

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Rising Global Demand for International Dispute Resolution: Trends and Perspectives

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JAMS has released its second annual global caseload statistics report. This report captures the volume and types of international matters handled in 2023, reflecting the growing demand for alternative dispute resolution (ADR)...more

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Agreeing to Disagree: The Complex World of Business Disputes

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Business disputes are widely accepted as part of the cost of doing business. As businesses grapple with the high cost and resource-sapping nature of disputes, many are increasingly turning to alternative dispute resolution...more

Dechert LLP

Dechert Re:Torts - Issue 17

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Are Litigation Funders the Truest Parties in Interest? In the April 2023 issue of Re:Torts we covered a dispute that arose in In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation between third-party litigation funder Burford...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Preparing For Mediation Success: The Three Elements of Pre-Mediation Planning 

Would you go to trial without preparing? Of course, you wouldn’t. As the old saying goes: “failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” The same can be said for mediation. Failing to prepare for mediation will make mediation...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The Finality of Arbitration: Supreme Court of South Carolina Curbs Arbitration Panel’s Authority

One of the several attractive aspects of arbitration is the finality of the decision. With limited grounds to appeal or vacate an arbitration award, litigants can generally expect a final award to end any controversy between...more

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The Damages Paradox: For What It’s Worth

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All lawsuits start with the potential to someday reach the view of a jury. Yet, the jury’s perspective is often forgotten by attorneys preoccupied with discovery, motion practice, the preparation of witnesses, and the hiring...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Summarizing Proposed Changes to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

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The Florida Supreme Court has taken steps to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of civil litigation, and it has issued two separate per curiam opinions introducing proposed substantial amendments to the Florida Rules of...more

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[PODCAST] Getting to Know the Florida ADR Market: Vibrancy, Tenacity and Growth in Miami

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In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Mercedes Armas Bach, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, and Scott J. Silverman, Retired Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit, Florida, discuss the growth and evolution of the ADR market in...more

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Mediation and the Infamous Orange Story

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Imagine you are a parent. You have a son and a daughter, and they are fighting vociferously over the last remaining orange in the kitchen. The thoughtful parent that you are, you stop and quickly consider your options: You...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Mistake No. 4 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Not Knowing When to Fold ‘Em

I have practiced law for 40 years with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad… construction lawyering, both when representing a party and when serving over 300 times as a mediator or...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Court of King's Bench of Alberta Indefinitely Suspends Judicial Dispute Resolution—What’s Next?

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The Alberta Rules of Court require parties to an action before the Alberta Court of King’s Bench to participate in some form of alternate dispute resolution process before they can attend trial....more

Hudson Cook, LLP

To Litigate or to Arbitrate: That Is the Question!

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You've been sued by a consumer. Now what? First things first: What are your business's priorities regarding how and where the dispute is resolved?...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

I Need to Sue My Longtime Business Partner(s): What Pitfalls Should I Consider Before Filing Suit

As a business trial lawyer representing private company owners and investors in business divorce disputes and civil litigation for many years, my experience teaches that business partners should approach litigation with...more

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Alberta Court of King’s Bench Confirms Requirement for Immediate Disclosure of Pierringer Agreements

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When only some of the defendants to a lawsuit want to settle, Pierringer agreements can be an attractive solution. However, in a recent decision that adopted principles from Ontario jurisprudence, the Court of King's Bench of...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Mistake No. 3 of the Top 10 Horrible, No-Good Mistakes Construction Lawyers Make: Failing to Perform Due Diligence on Potential...

I have practiced law for 40 years, with the vast majority as a “construction” lawyer. I have seen great… and bad construction lawyering, both when on the other side of a dispute, as well as when serving over 300 times as a...more

JAMS

I Mediate Like I Entertain

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How to prepare, adapt and serve up successful outcomes - I love to entertain. I enjoy poring over recipes and ideas for menus and coming up with themes for events. I truly enjoy spending time with my guests. And I bring...more

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Six Tips to Successfully Implement Dispute Resolution Boards Nationally and Internationally

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In the demanding realm of construction, where time and money are paramount, dispute resolution boards (DRBs) stand out as a unique and underused asset. The key to unlocking their full potential lies in dispelling common...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Florida State and Clemson vs. the ACC: Is There a Way Out for Both?

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Both the Florida and North Carolina courts have now dipped their toes into Florida State University’s (“FSU”) dispute with the Atlantic Coast Conference (“ACC”) over the high exit price the school must pay to leave the...more

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Mass Arbitrations: The New Landscape of Dispute Resolution and Its Challenges

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Taking a closer look at the JAMS Mass Arbitration Procedures and Guidelines - What are mass arbitrations, and why in recent years have there been so many of them? The U.S. Supreme Court has made clear in a series of...more

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