Threshold Arbitrability Questions: Who Gets to Decide?
By Arielle Wasserman – April 17, 2019 | If a contract with a public board is not included in the board’s minutes, do the courts or the arbitrator decide if its arbitration clause is enforceable?
Alternative Dispute Resolution
The ADR Committee is concerned with developments and optimum use of all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration, mediation, summary jury trials, mini-trials, early neutral evaluation, as well as effective settlement and negotiation techniques.
Practice Points
Discovery in Arbitration: Agreement, Plans, and Fairness
By Janice L. Sperow – April 10, 2019 | One arbitrator’s view of how you can structure the discovery process.
Articles
New Jersey Refuses to Enforce Arbitration Agreement
By P. Jean Baker – March 12, 2019 | There was no “meeting of the minds” because the parties did not understand the rights under the arbitration agreement that ostensibly foreclosed the plaintiff’s right to a jury trial.
New Jersey Court Puts Brakes on Arbitration after Car Deals Are Called Off
By Shira Forman – March 12, 2019 | Appellate court finds that, because the parties rescinded their purchase agreement, their agreement to arbitrate all disputes is rescinded too.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Preparing For Your First Arbitration Pre-Hearing
By Joan Stearns Johnsen – November 6, 2018 | Arbitration advocacy is the same as litigation advocacy and completely different. The Pre-Hearing Conference is the first opportunity to interact with your panel. Here are some tips so that even if it is your first arbitration pre-hearing conference, the panel will not know it. (3:24 min)
Should You Take Discovery Before Mediating?
By Joan Stearns Johnsen – November 6, 2018 | How much is enough? The earlier you mediate the greater the savings for your client. How can you take just enough so your settlement is rational and your client is happy. (2:35 min)
Join the Committee!
Learn how to get involved with the Alternative Dispute Resolution committee and maximize your Section membership!
Meetings
Apr
26
Events | In-Person
13th Annual National Institute on E-Discovery
CLE 450 min
Join nationally-acclaimed e-discovery lawyers, judges, consultants, and in-house counsel from corporate law departments including Microsoft, Allstate, and Wickr, as they convene for a full day to ana…
May
16
Events | In-Person
12th Annual Arbitration Training Institute
CLE 775 min
SOLD OUT •In Depth Review of Each Stage of the Arbitration Process •How I Built My Arbitration Practice: Insights from Experienced Practitioners •Concurrent Sessions on Employment, Healthcare, Securi…
May
16
Events | In-Person
2019 Appellate Practice Regional CLE Program
CLE 246 min
Join us for a CLE program regarding appellate practice. Experienced appellate practitioners and jurists will address opportunities and pitfalls that practitioners and clients face during litigation a…