Should parties provide in their arbitration clause for application of rules of an arbitral institution without corresponding oversight by that institution? In an Emerging Issues Analysis, international arbitrator and business lawyer Paul E. Mason discusses...

Court statistics show that more than 95% of all civil cases are settled by the parties before trial. While many of those settlements occur at private mediation, or simply as a result of the agreement of the parties, court-ordered Mandatory Settlement Conferences...

1. Leaving stakeholders at home   Who's a "Stakeholder"?    Anyone who can green- or red-light the final agreement.   Why Can't They Simply Be Available By Telephone?   For the same reason you...

The Basics   What is arbitration?   Essentially, arbitration entails an agreement between two or more parties to try to resolve a dispute outside of the court system. The parties agree upon a third party as an arbitrator who will...

Martindale-Hubbell posed the following question to provide a variety of views on this important topic: What should be my primary considerations in choosing a particular dispute resolution strategy?

Technically, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers not to a practice area but rather to various means of resolving legal disputes outside of the judicial system. ADR procedures can be used to resolve conflicts in almost any practice area context,...

Interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution? Here’s the skinny… Types of Firms Engaged in ADR ADR consists of an alternative to, or in some cases a prerequisite to, court litigation. Thus, any firm that engages in litigation...

American Bar Association (ABA) – Section of Dispute Resolution ( http://www.abanet.org/dispute/home.html ) and Section of Litigation ( http://www.abanet.org/litigation/home.html ) ADR and litigation sections of state and local bar...

Just starting out in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Law field? A basic knowledge of the terms of art is key to impressing your client or managing partner with your ability to handle Alternative Dispute Resolution Law matters competently. Read on for a...