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...more
A podcast from JAMS featuring neutrals Zee Claiborne and Michael Young on their experiences conducting hybrid proceedings at JAMS.
In this podcast, JAMS neutrals Zee Claiborne and Michael Young discuss virtual and hybrid...more
After days or weeks of hearings in a complex commercial case, the arbitration panel usually asks counsel to submit closing briefs. The process for submitting briefs is often the subject of discussion between the arbitrators...more
Following are some tips to help even the most experienced counsel take advantage of one of arbitration’s best benefit: flexibility.
1. Design the Process at the Preliminary Conference
The preliminary conference is a...more
Mediation is popular with business people and their counsel because it is a low risk process with a remarkably high success rate. It is far less expensive than trial since it usually takes only a day or two and avoids costly...more
In This Issue:
- In Depth: Engaging Neutrals for Mock Exercises Provides Invaluable Insight
- ADR Conversations: More Energy, More Deals, More Disputes Domestic Focus: Mandatory Mediation Programs Successful in...more
Writing a persuasive brief is one of the most important things an attorney can do to prepare for mediation of a business dispute. A good brief provides the opposing side with information they need to consider. Perhaps even...more
Although arbitration is a “creature of contract” and many arbitrations proceed in the manner outlined in the arbitration clause, it is not unusual for the parties and their counsel to alter the terms of the original clause to...more
7/16/2014
Energy disputes are usually complex and very expensive to litigate, so those in the traditional oil and gas industries have used arbitration and mediation successfully for years. Most contracts in the energy sector have ADR...more
5/22/2014
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While the use of arbitration is on the rise, there are some persistent misconceptions about the process that may be deterring some from using this economical alternative to court trials. Here are a few of those myths along...more
Commercial arbitration began as an economical and fair alternative to court trials. Critics claim that is has become increasingly lengthy, expensive an more like litigation. Many arbitrators, ADR providers and counsel are...more
The number of IP disputes resolved in mediation has continued to increase as more attorneys make efforts to find a speedy resolution and cut litigation time and cost for their clients. Only a small percentage of costly patent...more