New Jersey: Time to Review Those Arbitration Clauses Again?
By Robert E. Bartkus – June 19, 2019 | Some highlights from New Jersey court rulings that are important for transaction lawyers drafting arbitration clauses.
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
Supreme Court Eliminates “Wholly Groundless” Exception
By John Haarlow, Jr. – June 12, 2019 | Parties who receive meritless motions to compel arbitration have to let the arbitrator decide the question if that is what their arbitration agreement provides.
Articles
Supreme Court Resolves Circuit Split Regarding FAA’s Section 1 Exemption
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.
Third-Party Arbitration Summonses: Some Helpful Practice Pointers
By Stephen P. Gilbert – May 23, 2019 | A court rebuffed a variety of attacks on summonses issued by an arbitration panel and on the court’s jurisdiction.
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)
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Meetings
Jun
26
Events | Webinar
Time is Money: Lessons Learned from Rocket Dockets to Improve Efficiency in Litigation
CLE 60 min
Some courts have come to be known for accelerating the time from initial filing to final adjudication before or at trial--so-called, "rocket dockets." By reducing the time of litigation, those courts…
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
ETHICS 60 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
Events | In-Person
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 leading litigators from across the nation a…