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Disputing’s 6-Year Anniversary | Aug. 24, 2011
By Victoria VanBuren - August 24, 2011
We are happy to share with you that our blog Disputing turns six today! Disputing was originally conceived by Karl Bayer and Rob Hargrove as a forum for discussion of legal developments as they happen. We have come a long way since our very first blog post: Four Law Review Articles have cited Disputing (here, here, here , and here). Disputing was mentioned by the Wall Street Journal for covering consumer arbitration clauses and the “Arbitration F
Disputing Welcomes the Blog ‘Tips for Young Lawyers’
By Victoria VanBuren - August 23, 2011
We would like to welcome Tips for Young Lawyers to the blogosphere. The blog is hosted by Frank Ramos (pictured right) an attorney from Miami, Florida. As its name suggests, Tips for Young Lawyers provides guidance for young attorneys on everything from litigation and trial, to marketing, leadership, social networking, personal development, and ethics. Check out Preparing for Mediation, posted on August 18th. We look forward to reading more of yo
Jamie Leigh Jones v. Halliburton/KBR | Halliburton/KBR Sues Jones to Recover Attorneys’ Fees and Costs
By Victoria VanBuren - August 22, 2011
On August 17, 2011 the defendants in Jones v. Halliburton et al. filed two motions seeking to recover from Jamie Leigh Jones: (1) an undisclosed amount for attorneys’ fees [update: $2 million] and (2) the costs of the lawsuit [update: $140 K] brought by Jones. Jones had sued the defendants for negligence, negligent undertaking, sexual harassment and hostile environment under Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, breach of contract, fra
ABA Journal: After Supreme Court Win Forcing Customers to Arbitrate, AT&T Now Sues to Stop the Arbitration
By Victoria VanBuren - August 18, 2011
ABA Journal reports that AT&T filed last week eight lawsuits in federal courts seeking to block customer arbitrations that could prevent a potential merger with T-Mobile. Related Posts: AT&T Sues Customers Who Seek to Block T-Mobile Deal, Reuters (Aug. 17) AT&T Goes After Customers Over T-Mobile Merger Lawsuit, PC Magazine (Aug. 15) LawFirm Says 1,000 Customer Arbitration Cases Files Seeking to Stop AT&T T-Mobile Deal, All Things
American Bar Association Blawg 100 Amici
By Victoria VanBuren - August 15, 2011
It is time to vote for your favorite blawgs! Following find the American Bar Association announcement and instructions. We’re working on our annual list of the 100 best legal blogs, and we’d like your advice on which blawgs you think we should include. Use the form below to tell us about a blawg—not your own—that you read regularly and think other lawyers should know about. Or if you don’t have particular blawgs in mind but thin
New York Legislature Considers Adding Bias Ground for Vacation of Arbitral Awards
By Victoria VanBuren - August 11, 2011
As reported by the ADR Prof, the New York legislature is considering a bill (S. 5798-2011) that would amend New York’s Civil Practice Law & Rules §7511(b)(1)(ii) on Award vacaturs to state (new language in ALL CAPS): (ii) partiality of an arbitrator appointed as a neutral, except where the award was by confession; OR WHERE THE ARBITRATOR HAS BEEN AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH ANY PARTY TO THE ARBITRATION, OR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES
Report: Advancing Alternative Dispute Resolution in the New Mexico Judiciary
By Victoria VanBuren - August 10, 2011
The National Center for State Courts released recently Advancing Dispute Resolution in the New Mexico Judiciary. The report addresses 10 recommendations for New Mexico’s ADR program: Create and Permanently Staff a Supreme Court ADR Commission Leverage Court Programs through Collaboration with Other NM Organizations Maximize Internal Court System Resources to Enhance ADR Programs Structure New and Expanded ADR Initiatives in Phases and Pilot
Call for Papers: AALS Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution | Deadline: September 1, 2011
By Victoria VanBuren - August 9, 2011
The announcement below is a call for papers for a panel discussion hosted by the Association of American Law Schools (“AALS”): In connection with the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools in Washington, D.C., the AALS Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution will be sponsoring a panel discussion on “The Supreme Court and the Future of Arbitration.” Over the past twenty five years, the range of disputes subjec
Plaintiff Sues Arbitrator and the American Arbitration Association for Due Process
By Victoria VanBuren - August 8, 2011
As discussed in Lexology, a plaintiff filed a suit in federal court against the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), the Arbitrator, and two employees of the AAA alleging that his due process rights were violated during the underlying arbitration proceedings. The court dismissed the action, concluding that the arbitral immunity set out in the Nevada’s Uniform Arbitration Act Section 38.229 protected the defendants against t
ABA 9th Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Training Institute | San Diego, Nov 03, 2011
By Victoria VanBuren - August 2, 2011
Need CLE credits? Mark your calendars! ABA will host its 9th Annual Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Training course in San Diego, California on Nov. 3-4, 2011. The course was designed for mediators, litigators, judges, and in-house counsel. The 9th Annual Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute topics will include: Preparing for mediation Maximizing the Joint Opening Session Ethical Issues Negotiating in the Caucus Stage Breaking Impasse D
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