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

SCOTX Asked to Weigh in on Oil & Gas Arbitration Dispute

By Beth Graham - March 27, 2019

An oil company and several related entities have asked the Supreme Court of Texas to consider whether non-signatory assignees may be compelled to arbitrate their claims following an indemnity dispute.

Precedent and Dialogue in Investment Treaty Arbitration

By Beth Graham - May 10, 2018

Richard Chen, Associate Professor at the University of Maine School of Law, has published “Precedent and Dialogue in Investment Treaty Arbitration,” Harvard International Law Journal, Vol. 60, 2019 (Forthcoming). In his publication, Professor Chen provides readers with a comprehensive guide to utilizing investment treaty arbitration tribunal precedent.

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.

The Contingency of Courts: Changing the Experiences and Logics of Publics’ Role in Court-Based ADR

By Beth Graham - August 24, 2015

Judith Resnik, Arthur Liman Professor of Law at Yale Law School, has written “The Contingency of Courts: Changing the Experiences and Logics of Publics’ Role in Court-Based ADR,” Nevada Law Journal, Vol. 15, p. 951, 2015.

Nominate Disputing for Best Legal Blog of the Year!

By Renee Kolar - August 20, 2015

Disputing is up for Best Legal Blog of the year and we need your help! Every year, the Expert Institute creates the largest and most comprehensive ranking of legal blogs online today as chosen by thousands of voters. If you enjoy reading our ADR focused blogs then nominate Disputing (disputingblog.com) for the Niche and Specialty category! Deadline for nominations is this Friday.

SXSW 2016 PanelPicker Voting Has Begun!

By Renee Kolar - August 13, 2015

The Karl Bayer Team has submitted two speaking proposals for SXSW 2016 Interactive Festival and encourages everyone to go vote!

Drafting the International Arbitration Clause: Part One

By Beth Graham - July 18, 2015

Disputing would like to inform readers about a new series published by Corporate Counsel entitled “Drafting the International Arbitration Clause.” Part One, “Joinder and Consolidation,” was made available earlier this week.

Exciting Changes Ahead!

By Renee Kolar - July 17, 2015

We’re excited to announce that the office of Karl Bayer, Dispute Resolution Expert (KBDRE), has outgrown its North Austin facilities!

Special Masters: How To Make the Best of Both Worlds, Part XV

By Merril Hirsh, James Rhodes & Karl Bayer - July 2, 2015

In Part Fourteen, we discussed a program in California state courts that makes regular use of special masters in construction cases. So who else is making regular use of alternate dispute resolution talent?