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Mandatory Mediation Clauses in Retainer Agreements

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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

Stoel Rives LLP

What to Consider When Analyzing Dispute Resolution Provisions

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Many owners, contractors, and design professionals take a “boilerplate” approach to dispute resolution provisions and don’t consider the risks specific to the project at issue. Parties also often wait until an actual dispute...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

EDR: Fairly & Ethically Resolving Construction Disputes at a Hare’s Pace - American Bar Association's Under Construction – Summer...

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Early Dispute Resolution (“EDR”) seeks to resolve complex commercial disputes within 30 to 60 days, with an outcome no different from resolution after full discovery and motion. A fundamental premise of EDR is that...more

Lewitt Hackman

FRANCHISOR 101: Injunction Bottleneck

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A restaurant franchisor, World of Beer Franchising ("WOB"), recently lost an appeal to enforce a post-termination restriction against a franchisee launching a competing business. Both the trial and appellate court ruled...more

Zelle LLP

A Primer on Insurance Dispute Resolution in China

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We previously discussed in a June 10, 2015, guest article the basics of insurance underwriting and claim handling in China. In this article, we give an overview of the legal framework and relevant key issues in insurance...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

What Makes a Multi-tiered Dispute Resolution Clause Enforceable?

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A recent High Court decision serves as a reminder that multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses are not necessarily enforceable, and provides insight into key drafting points. Overview - Multi-tiered dispute...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Doing Business in Canada: Dispute Resolution

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Dispute resolution in Canada follows procedures in line with other leading western legal systems, including those of the United Kingdom and the United States. The independence and impartiality of the Canadian judiciary is...more

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