Professor Donna Shestowsky, University of California, Davis – School of Law, has written an interesting research paper titled, “When Ignorance is Not Bliss: An Empirical Study of Litigants’ Awareness Of Court-Sponsored Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs,” to be published in Volume 22 (Spring 2017) of the Harvard Negotiation Law Review; UC Davis Legal Studies Research Paper.
Continue reading...Professor of Legal Practice Elayne E. Greenberg, Assistant Dean of Dispute Resolution Programs and Director of the Hugh L. Carey Center for Dispute Resolution at St. John’s University School of Law, has authored “When the Empty ADR Chair Is Occupied by a Litigation Funder,” NYSBA New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Vol. 10, No. 17, Spring 2017; St. John’s Legal Studies Research Paper No. 17-0007.
Continue reading...The Supreme Court of Texas has granted a group of payday loan customers’ request to review a putative class action case after the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio ordered the customers to individually arbitrate their claims.
Continue reading...The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has issued a decision stating a federal judge committed error when he ruled on a party’s motion to dismiss a case before he considered whether the dispute should be arbitrated.
Continue reading...The legal saga over a National Football League (“NFL”) running back’s controversial six-game suspension has continued on in various federal courts.
Continue reading...The AAA Handbook on Mediation (2nd Ed.) will be available on September 19, 2010: The AAA Handbook on Mediation assembles from the Dispute Resolution Journal – the flagship publication of the American Arbitration Association – and other sources, the leading professional writing in areas in which mediation is likely to apply. The Handbook on Mediation is succinct, comprehensive and a practical introduction to the use of mediation in various fields, written by leading practitioners and scholars. It provides essential orientation and is a “must” for anyone with an interest in the field of mediation. The Handbook contains recent important articles written by authors who are recognized specialists in the area, often the authors have both national and international reputations. The contributions cover a wide array of topics that are of substantial interest in mediation and provide analytically thorough, professional, and practical answers to problems that have emerged in the field. The articles were selected from an extensive body of writings and, in the main, represent world-class assessments of mediation practice and procedure. The articles provide the reader with comprehensive and accurate information, lucid evaluations, and an indication of future developments. They not only acquaint, but also ground the reader in the field of mediation. Find out more here. Technorati Tags: ADR, law, arbitration
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Disputing is published by Karl Bayer, a dispute resolution expert based in Austin, Texas. Articles published on Disputing aim to provide original insight and commentary around issues related to arbitration, mediation and the alternative dispute resolution industry.
To learn more about Karl and his team, or to schedule a mediation or arbitration with Karl’s live scheduling calendar, visit www.karlbayer.com.