By Mitchell L. Marinello – September 12, 2019 | State legislatures and courts are constantly trying to create ways around arbitration agreements, and either do not consider or concern themselves with federal law in this area.
By Joel Levine – September 4, 2019 | The California Supreme Court explained that the doctrine applies only after the arbitrator’s assigned duties have ended and is not so rigid as to always apply after the issuance of an award.
By Robert E. Bartkus – August 7, 2019 | The court ruled that arguments of bait-and-switch fraud or of agreements that were not “knowingly and voluntarily” signed and agreed to must be decided by the arbitrator.
By P. Jean Baker – May 23, 2019 | A court must decide if an employment contract is subject to the exemption of transportation workers, and “independent contractors” fall within the scope of the exclusion.
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)
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)
Learn how to get involved with the Alternative Dispute Resolution committee and maximize your Section membership!
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
CLE 630 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women leading for success in the courtroom, in the judiciary, and in the profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from litigators from across the nation and netw…
Jan
29
Events | In-Person
2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
CLE 540 min
The 2020 Joint Regional CLE Program will cover cutting edge litigation topics that impact environmental & energy, mass torts, and products liability practice areas over the course of three days in Sn…
