NOVEMBER 2010

IN THIS ISSUE

Greetings from the Chair
Section Chair Wayne Thorpe muses about staff transitions, the recent Mediation Institute,  our governing Council meeting, Section diversity initiatives and the inaugural Mediation Month. READ MORE

College of Commercial Arbitrators Protocols
Responding to mounting complaints that commercial arbitration has become as slow and costly as litigation, The College of Commercial Arbitrators decided in 2008 to convene the following year a National Summit on Business-to-Business Arbitration.  READ MORE

Recent Case Law and Legislative Updates
Read on for quick arbitration and mediation case law updates and a brief legislative update. READ MORE

ADR in the News
Whether you authored one of the briefs in AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion or you read arbitration cases to cure insomnia you will enjoy Dahlia Lithwick’s coverage of the Supreme Court arguments on November 9th: Can You Hear Them Now?  The Supreme Court... READ MORE

Holiday Reading
Looking forward to a little down time over the holidays, or need just that perfect book to keep your mind engaged while traveling to a holiday event?  Consider some of these publications. READ MORE

News from the Section
Check in on Arbitration and Ethics committee activities and consider becoming active in a committee that is of interest to you. We were sad to note the passing of Section Member and leader in the ADR field. READ MORE

Law Student Corner
The deadline to register for the 2011 Representation in Mediation Competition is January 28, 2011.  The Boskey Essay Competition Entry form and 2011 Competition Rules are now available. READ MORE

Calendar of Events
Learn more about our upcoming Arbitration Institute in LA, the Spring Conference in Denver, and our teleconferences. Did you miss one of our programs? Find out more on how to purchase the materials. READ MORE

Get Involved, Join a Committee
Isn't it time for you to become more active with the Section of Dispute Resolution? If so, find out how. READ MORE