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The high cost of litigation, as well as the reality that most civil litigation, resolved prior to trial, has made mediation of civil matters more prevalent. Combined with the increase in court-mandated mediation and court-annexed alternative dispute resolution programs, mediation has become a fact of life for litigators and parties alike. Knowing the keys to a successful mediation, therefore, is essential for any litigator.

Join Judge Weinstein in a panel discussion that will address how to successfully execute virtual mediations and depositions while keeping up with the ever changing realities of operating a civil practice during these unprecedented times in today's world.

Judge Ingram will provide an overview of admiralty law that will benefit both the novice and seasoned practitioners. Identification of certain types of disputes where Alternative Dispute Resolution can be beneficial will also be discussed, as well as how the use of ADR can be effective in the resolution of disputes involving maritime law.

For decades, mediation had been partially virtual with phone and video participation by some parties and claims personnel. Is that process now up to the challenges of almost no in person participation? Can the technology adapt fast enough and satisfy the consumers of dispute resolution services? Is ADR, for better or worse, now the only game in town?

Join NAM award-winning neutral, Richard Byrne to learn about the unique issues attendant to confronting and addressing insurance coverage disputes - with particular attention paid to the practical benefits of resolving these disputes via Mediation.

Although mediation resolves most disputes, some mediations end in impasse. Such disappointments can usually be avoided and positive resolutions achieved when advocates are armed with knowledge of common mediation pitfalls and develop negotiation skills that can enhance mediation outcomes.

There are a number of important reasons why an employer might choose to implement a corporate employment ADR program in the workplace. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration and mediation, are often utilized to reduce the uncertainty and expenses of litigation, and can help reduce and resolve business and employment disputes.

During these unusual times, Virtual ADR is now the norm when presenting Continuing Legal Education programs and NAM neutrals are consistently being invited to share their knowledge and expertise on a wide array of topics.

Contested matters in the Surrogate's Courts of New York are part of the trend of increasing litigation in our society. The weight of that trend is all the more heavier following the closure of the courthouses and the limit placed on the reopened courthouses following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The crafting of an arbitration clause with specific terms on professional responsibility is of vital importance in streamlining the resolution of any dispute under the agreement.