Publications

Alternative Dispute Resolution In The Age Of Covid-19

In light of the current state of events, Alternative Dispute Resolution may be the only way to resolve cases in the foreseeable future. With many law firms and insurance carriers permitting staff to work from home, and social distancing becoming the “new normal,” it is vital that the legal community embrace technology in order to continue functioning.

The Virtues Of Virtual ADR

By: Richard P. Byrne, Esq. | March 2020 The experience gained from a crisis can often prove meaningful – and even transformative – as adaptive changes, which otherwise may have evolved at a lesser pace, are accelerated. In response to the coronavirus, there has, literally, been an overnight movement by parties to utilize virtual ADR techniques to resolve […]

Resolving Financial Disputes Through Mediation: A Case Study From The Perspective Of In-house Counsel

By: Michael W. Emerson, Esq.|March 2020 New York Law Journal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Special Report Imagine you work as “in-house” counsel at an investment bank.  Your principal role is to advise your clients (typically sales personnel, product structurers and traders) about the various legal, regulatory and compliance risks associated with esoteric financial products.  These products are not […]

Resolving Medical Malpractice Matters – Positive Outcomes Through Mediation

By: Bob Worden, Esq. | March 2020 There are numerous benefits associated with using mediation to resolve medical malpractice disputes. The mediation process affords both parties more control over the process, often reduces the cost of litigation, and can expedite dispute resolution for all. Medical malpractice mediation also presents its challenges. Given the nature of medical […]

The Role Of Humor In Mediation – No Laughing Matter!

The purpose of placing an arbitration clause in a contract is to streamline the resolution of any disputes under the agreement. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) avoids the time, cost and uncertainty of litigating in court when a dispute arises. In drafting an arbitration clause, the goal is make the clause itself clear a...