Karl Bayer's Disputing Blog

Disputing Has a New Look

By Beth Graham - June 27, 2013

Have you heard? Karl Bayer’s Disputing Blog recently unveiled a new look.

Part III: State of the Judiciary

By Karl Bayer - June 6, 2013

On March 6th, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson presented his State of the Judiciary Speech before the 83rd Texas Legislature. Due to the length of the speech, Disputing published the speech in three parts. Here is Part III:

Part II: State of the Judiciary

By Karl Bayer - June 5, 2013

In March, Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson presented his State of the Judiciary Speech before the 83rd Texas Legislature. Yesterday, Disputing published Part I of his speech. Here is Part II:

Part I: State of the Judiciary

By Karl Bayer - June 4, 2013

On March 6th, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson presented his State of the Judiciary Speech before the 83rd Texas Legislature in Austin. Disputing will publish the entire speech in three parts. Here is Part I:

NADN Announces Partnership With DRI and AAJ

By Beth Graham - May 22, 2013

This week, the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN) announced a partnership with DRI - The Voice of The Defense Bar and the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

26th Annual Technology Law Conference: May 23-24, 2013

By Beth Graham - May 16, 2013

Mark your calendars! Disputing’s own Karl Bayer will be presenting on the mediation of technology disputes at the University of Texas’ 26th Annual Technology Law Conference. The conference will be held next Thursday and Friday at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin.

FINRA Board Approves New Rule for Selecting Arbitral Panels

By Beth Graham - April 23, 2013

Last week, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Board approved a measure that may make it easier for investors to select arbitrators in a dispute against a securities brokerage. The newly approved measure would authorize the parties to a dispute that exceeds $100,000 to select a panel chairman, a public arbitrator, and an arbitrator with industry ties from a FINRA list immediately.

Hearing Held to Determine Whether NFL Concussion Litigation Should be Arbitrated

By Beth Graham - April 12, 2013

In a motion to dismiss the case, the league claims player safety has always been a top priority. According to league officials, the case should be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the players’ collective bargaining agreement.

Texas Company Files Suit to Recover Bonus from Armstrong

By Beth Graham - February 15, 2013

A Texas promotions company that paid cycling champion Lance Armstrong bonus payments following his seven Tour de France wins has filed a breach of contract lawsuit in a Dallas district court against the now disgraced sports star. SCA promotions is seeking to recover more than $12 million the company paid to Armstrong in connection with several cycling wins. This case is especially interesting because SCA and Armstrong previously engaged in arbitr

Former Client Disputes Arbitration Decision Awarding $3M in Attorney Fees

By Beth Graham - February 7, 2013

On January 29th, a unique case was filed in Dallas County. In Parallel Networks, Inc. v. Jenner & Block, LLP, a former client of the law firm filed a motion to vacate an arbitral award of $3 million in attorney fees. In the case, Jenner & Block represented Parallel Networks on a contingency fee basis in a lawsuit against Oracle. After losing a motion for summary judgment, the law firm reportedly determined that Parallel Networks was unlik