Why Wait? Arbitrate! The Value of Consenting to Arbitrate Your Sum Cases at NAM
In an article published in the New York Law Journal, the Hon. Larry S. Schachner provides insight into the process, requirements and the benefits of arbitration.
Mediation Is an Effective Risk Management Strategy, but Be Thorough.
Putting litigation risks in perspective, the Hon. John J. Ark (Ret.) explores why "the worst settlement is often better than the best trial" in his latest article.
What Makes a Legacy?
The Hon. Marsha L. Steinhardt (Ret.) reflects on her 30-year judicial career, her journey as a mentor, and breaking the “glass ceiling.”
The Appeal of Mediation: An Increasingly Successful Practice
Mediation during appeals is proving to be a game-changer, offering litigants a path to quicker resolutions and lower legal costs.
ADR as a Practical Alternative to Litigation
The reality is that now in most jurisdictions, it is almost impossible for litigants to have their day in court, impaneling a jury is out of question, the processing of routine legal matters has taken a dramatic hit and the backlog of cases awaiting trial on most court calendars has grown exponentially.
Mediation – A Wise Choice for the Resolution of Medical Malpractice Cases for Both Plaintiffs and Defendants
One of my favorite expressions tells us, “It doesn’t have to be bad to be stressful.” Think wedding, communion, bar mitzvah or any other event commemorating something special. Ultimately, the “big day” is concluded, and the stress dissipates. A deep sigh of relief replaces the butterflies, and normalcy and routine return. The opposite side of […]
Why Industry Experience Is Important in Insurance and Reinsurance Alternative Dispute Resolution
Having a neutral with industry expertise reduces and often eliminates the learning curve, allowing counsel to focus on the substance of the dispute without having to provide an industry 101 tutorial or cheat sheet.
MedMal Disputes – Negotiating a Settlement is Still the Best Method of Resolution
Someone told me, long ago, that the days go slowly, and the years fly by. No statement can be more accurate when referring to the past four years.
Getting It Done: Successful Techniques for Mediating New York Labor Law Cases
What are the best approaches to Labor Law mediations? How do we increase our chances of success? How do we respond to and hopefully move past impasses? One of the many characteristics of mediation is that parties have greater control over when and how they will proceed with the mediation process.
Proper Preparation for Labor Law Mediations
Anyone who has handled a Labor Law case knows that they are extraordinarily different than your garden variety negligence claims.