Karl Bayer's Disputing Blog

We’re Back!!!!

By Karl Bayer - February 24, 2025

Well, it’s been a while since we published and that is about to change. Since I spent much of last year becoming associated with JAMS, a lot has happened and I am excited to reboot Disputing Blog. Hoping to share some ideas and get some discussions started. Thanks for sticking with us, Karl

Welcoming Mediator/Arbitrator Tracy McCormack

By Karl Bayer - November 21, 2022

It is my great pleasure to introduce Tracy Walters McCormack, former Director of Advocacy at The University of Texas School of Law, who will be joining our team as an experienced mediator, arbitrator, and consultant.

NADN Bulletin – Zoom Hype & Headlines

By Darren A. Lee and Karl Bayer - April 9, 2020

Because in-person mediations and arbitrations have become a public health risk due to COVID-19, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (“NADN”) has taken measures to ensure that members of the Academy are able to serve firms with online mediation sessions using the latest video conferencing platforms.

Mediation Scheduling Challenges

By Karl Bayer - March 11, 2020

Over the last few weeks, several attorneys and their clients have told me they anticipate exceptional challenges moving forward with mediations amid new travel restrictions and developing health and safety concerns. I imagine these challenges will only increase in the coming months.

CMS Issues Proposed New Rule on Nursing Home Pre-Dispute Arbitration Agreements

By Karl Bayer - June 7, 2017

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an arm of the US Department of Health and Human Services, released an announcement on June 5th withdrawing its 2016 Rule prohibiting pre-dispute arbitration agreements for long-term care nursing home contracts.

DC Circuit Vacates Arbitration Award on Public Policy Grounds

By Karl Bayer - May 5, 2017

In National Railroad Passenger Corporation v. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 189, No. 16-7004 (DC Cir., April 28, 2017), the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a trial court’s order vacating an arbitration award based on public policy grounds.

#itsonlycoffee

By Karl Bayer - July 11, 2016

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Expanding My Mediation Practice

By Karl Bayer - June 9, 2016

Many of you have asked and the answer is Yes! I am continuing to do complex mediations through my practice, Karl Bayer, Mediator, Arbitrator, and Court Master. I'm also pleased to announce that, thanks to the talents of my partner, we’ll now be doing smaller personal injury, employment, and family law mediations through our new joint venture, KolarBayer Law Firm.