3 DAY COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION TRAINING FOR ARBITRATORS AND COUNSEL
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FOR THE CONDUCTING OF COMMERCIAL ARBITRATIONS PURSUANT TO CONTEMPORARY BEST PRACTICES
June 17-19, 2019
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- Fact Pattern
- Arbitration Practice
- American Arbitration Association, “The Top 10 Ways to make Arbitration Faster and More Cost Effective”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., “The 10 Most Important Things for Arbitrators”
- “Efficiency and Economic Benefits of Dispute Resolution through Arbitration Compared with U.S. District Court Proceedings”
- American Arbitration Association Clause Builder, An Innovative Drafting Tool from the AAA
- Tracey B. Frisch, Death by Discovery, Delay, and Disempowerment: Legal Authority for Arbitrators to Provide a Cost-Effective and Expeditious Process
- The College of Commercial Arbitrators, Protocols for Expeditious, Cost-Effective Commercial Arbitration
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide, “Some Tips for Conducting Muscular Arbitration Hearings”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide, “Non-Party Subpoenas”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide, “Arbitrability of Motions to Disqualify”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide, “Respective Roles of the Chair and Other Arbitrators”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide “The Muscular Arbitrator and Vacatur”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide, “What if the Parties Don’t Want Arbitral Muscle?”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Talking Point on Best Practices of Arbitrators in conducting Effective Arbitrations
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Points on Best Practices of Counsel in Representing Clients in Arbitrations
- Edna Sussman, “Why Arbitrate? The Benefits and Savings,” NYSBA Journal (October 2009)
- Edna Sussman, Time & Cost Solutions
- Edna Sussman, “Developing an Effective Med-Arb/Arb-Med Process,” NYSBA New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Vol. 2 No. 1, (Spring 2009)
- Edna Sussman and Victoria A. Kummer, “Drafting the Arbitration Clause: A Primer on the Opportunities and the Pitfalls,” Dispute Resolution Journal (Feb-April 2012)
- Edna Sussman, Arbitrator Decision Making: Unconscious Psychological Influences and What You Can Do About Them
- Edna Sussman, Can Counsel Ethics Beat Guerrilla Tactics? Background and Impact of the New IBA Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration
- John H. Wilkinson, “Arbitration Contract Clauses”
- John H. Wilkinson, “The Future of Arbitration: Striking a Balance between Quick Justice and Fair Resolution of Complex Claims”
- Richard L, Mattiaccio, “Arbitration Do’s and Don’ts for Trial Lawyers”
- Richard L, Mattiaccio, “Expert Q&A on International Arbitration in New York”
- Richard L, Mattiaccio, “Arbitration Tips and Traps for Corporate Counsel”
- CPR Guidelines for Arbitrators Conducting Complex Arbitrations
- CPR Guidelines on Early Disposition of Issues in Arbitration
- Lea Haber Kuck, Julie Bedard and Colm P. McInerney, Standard Arbitration Clauses for the AAA and ICDR
- Lea Haber Kuck, Julie Bedard and Colm P. McInerney, International Commercial Arbitration Clause
- Julie Bédard, Lea Harber Kuck, and Timothy G. Nelson, PEMEX and US Enforcement of Foreign Arbitration Awards Nullified in Their ‘Home’ Courts (January 2017)
- Julie Bédard, Lea Harber Kuck, and Timothy G. Nelson, Challenging Arbitrators for Alleged ‘Conflict of Interest’ in US-Based International Arbitrations
- Discovery in Arbitration
- Other Pre-Hearing Conference Issues
- The International Commercial Disputes Committee and the Arbitration Committee of the New York City Bar Association, “A Model Federal Arbitration Summons to Testify and Present Documentary Evidence at an Arbitration Hearing”
- The International Commercial Disputes Committee of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, “Obtaining Evidence from Non-Parties in International Arbitration in the United States” (July 2010)
- Edna Sussman and Solomon Ebere, “Reflections on the Use of Dispositive Motions in Arbitration,” NY Dispute Resolution Lawyer (Spring 2011)
- Arbitration Rules
- Sample Arbitrator Materials
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Sample Retainer Letter
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Sample Disclosure Statement
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Sample Discussion Memorandum for Preliminary Hearing
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Sample Preliminary Hearing Order
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Points to be Covered in Preliminary Hearing, Draft Form to be adapted to the Individual Case
- Edna Sussman, Sample Retainer Letter
- Edna Sussman, Sample Disclosure Statement
- Edna Sussman, Sample Preliminary Hearing Order
- Edna Sussman, Procedural Questions for Hearing
- International Arbitration
- International Chambers of Commerce, “Effective Management of Arbitration: A Guide for In-House Council and Other Party Representatives”
- IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Commercial Arbitration
- Revised ICDR International Dispute Resolution Procedures
- Commentary on Revised ICDR International Arbitration Rules
- Luis Martinez, “A Guide to ICDR Case Management”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., “The Fair and Efficient Hearing: What Advocates and Arbitrators Need To Do To Conduct a Fair, Effective and Well-Managed International Arbitration Hearing”
- United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), UNCITRAL Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings
- IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration
- United Nations Conference of International Commercial Arbitration, Convention of the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, 1958
- UNCITRAL, Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration, Adopted 1985 with amendments in 2006
- Edna Sussman – All’s Fair in Love and War – or is it? Reflections on Ethical Standards for Counsel in International Arbitration
- Edna Sussman, “The Arbitrator Survey – Practices, Preferences and Changes on the Horizon”
- Edna Sussman and Alexandra Dosman, Transnational Dispute Management, Evaluating the Advantages and Drawbacks of Emergency Arbitrators
- Steven C. Bennett, Mealey’s International Arbitration Report, “Use of Experts In Arbitration: Alternatives for Improved Efficiency”
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP Protocol to Promote Efficiency in International Arbitration
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, Protocol to Promote Cybersecurity in International Arbitration
- Global Pound Conference Series, Global Data Trends and Regional Differences
- Thomas J. Stipanowich, Kluwer Mediation Blog, What Have We Learned From the Global Pound Conferences?
- Electronic Discovery
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Protocol for E-Disclosure in Arbitration
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., “Best Practices as to Initial Steps to be Taken by Arbitrators with Respect to Discovery as to Electronically Stored Information (ESI)”
- Steven C. Bennett, “’Hard’ Tools For Controlling Discovery Burdens in Arbitration”
- Steven C. Bennett, “Use of Experts in Arbitration: Alternatives for Improved Efficiency”
- ICC Commission Report, “Techniques for Managing Electronic Document Production When it is Permitted or Required in International Arbitration”
- The Sedona Conference, Cooperation Proclamation, The Sedona Conference Journal (Fall 2009)
- Thomas L. Aldrich, “Arbitration’s E-Discovery Conundrum”
- Robert B. Davidson & Margaret L. Shaw, “Arbitrators Hold Significant Power Over Discovery,” N.Y.L.J., Nov. 27, 2006
- David Degnan, “Accounting for the Costs of Electronic Discovery”
- Sherman Kahn, PowerPoint: “Demystifying eDiscovery for Arbitrators” (June 20, 2016)
- Sherman Kahn, “E-Discovery Demystified for Arbitrators – Tips for How to Manage e-Discovery for Efficient Proceedings,” NYSBA New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Vol. 5 No. 1(Spring 2012)
- Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin, PowerPoint: The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as they Relate to E-Discovery
- William W. Belt, Dennis R. Kiker and Daryl E. Shetterly “Technology-Assisted Document Review: Is it Defensible?” Richmond Journal of Law & Technology
- Best Practices in E-Discovery in New York State and Federal Courts (July 2011)
- Michael Swarz, “Applying Electronic Discovery in an Arbitral Setting”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Potential Approaches and Matters to Consider in Addressing Issues as to Electronic Discovery in Arbitration
- Privacy & Security Law “Mind the Gap: U.S. Discovery Demands versus EU Data Protection” by Karin Retzer and Michael Miller”
- Global Data Privacy Laws: 89 Countries, and Accelerating by Graham Greenleaf
- Award Writing
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Arbitral Decision-Making/Some Considerations
- Steven Certilman, Considerations in International Award Writing
- Stacie I. Strong, “Reasoned Awards in International Commercial Arbitration: Embracing and Exceeding the Common Law-Civil Law Dichotomy”
- Richard L. Mattiaccio, Rules-of-Thumb for Deliberations and Award Drafting
- Advocate’s Best Practices in Selecting Arbitrators
- Arbitrator Appointment Procedures of Arbitral Institutions in Commercial Arbitrations
- David J. Abeshouse, NYSBA, Special Issue: Litigation and Arbitration, “Business Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Provides Fast, Fair, Flexible, Expert, Economical, Private Customized Justice”
- David J. Abeshouse, Nassau Lawyer, Nov. 2015, “Non-Forum Pro Se Arbitration of International Commercial Dispute: A Unique Case Study”
- Additional PowerPoint Presentations
- Additional Readings for E-Discovery:
- Arbitration Law
- Federal Arbitration Act
- William J. T. Brown, “The Dark Before the Dawn: How New York’s Venerable but Outdated Arbitration Statute Has Fallen Into Desuetude and How Enactment of the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act Can Restore Logic and Reason to New York Arbitration”
- William J. T. Brown, “Reaffirming Basic Powers of the New York Arbitrator: A Plea for Harmony in State and Federal Arbitration Law”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., “Exploring The Murky Boundaries Between The FAA and State Law in Arbitrations in New York: Which Law Applies and When? An Overview of Arbitration Choice of Law”
- Michael S. Oberman, “Vacatur / Confirmation”, June 20, 2017
- Michael S. Oberman, “The Hall Street Parade: State Courts Step Out and Consider Expanded Review of Arbitration Awards,” NYSBA New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Vol. 4 No. 3, (Fall 2011)
- Michael S. Oberman, “Clarifying the Standards for Determining Arbitrator Bias,” NYLJ, (April 2012)
- Michael S. Oberman, “The Other Shoe: Are Agreements Narrowing Judicial Review Enforceable?” (May 2013)
- Matter of Flintlock Constr. Servs., LLC v Weiss, 2014 NY Slip Op 05818, Appellate Division, First Department, Decided on August 14, 2014
- Nicholas R. Weiskopf, “Binding Third Parties”
- Nicholas R. Weiskopf, “Arbitrability”
- Lea Haber Kuck and Timothy G. Nelson, “The Evolving Landscape for Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards in the United States”
- Lea Haber Kuck and Amanda Raymond Kalantirsky, “Vacating an International Arbitration Award Rendered in the United States: Does the New York Convention, The Federal Arbitration Act or State Law Apply?”
- Steven Skulnik, NYSBA, New York Dispute Resolution Lawyer, Interim, Provisional and Conservatory Measures in U.S. Arbitration, Spring 2017, Vol. 10
- Norman Solovay, Alternatives to the High Cost of Litigation, Vol. 35, No.8, Sept. 2017, “The Arbitration from Hell and How the New York Court Got It Wrong”
- New York City Bar, Committee on International Commercial Disputes, Awards of Interest in International Arbitration: New York Law and Practice
- Ethics and Cybersecurity
- NYSBA Commercial Arbitration Training June 2019
- Stephanie Cohen, Mark Morril, “A Call to Cyberarms: The International Arbitrator’s Day To Avoid Digital Intrusion”, Fordham International Law Journal, 2019
- Kathleen Paisley, “It’s All About the Data: The Impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation on International Arbitration”, Fordham International Law Journal, 2018
- ICCA-IBA Joint Task Force on Data Protection in International Arbitration, Roadmap to Data Protection in International Arbitration, 2019
- Cybersecurity Guidelines
- Stephanie Cohen, Announcement of Cybersecurity Protocol Consultation
- Daniel Weitz, “The Brains Behind Mediation: Reflections on Neuroscience, Conflict Resolution and Decision-Making”
- Daniel Weitz, “This is Your Brain on Mediation: What Neuroscience Can Add to the Practice of Mediation”
- Edna Sussman, Power Point: Mastering the Unconscious. Arbitrators and Decision Making: Can We Improve (June 2017)
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., “Arbitrators, Mediators, and Heuristics — The Search for Antidotes to Potential Distortions in Our Thinking”
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Some Potential Checklist Items for Maintaining Cyber Security in Our Arbitration Cases [new item, not in printed book]
- Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias – Implicit Bias
- Arbitration Ethics
- The Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes (2004)
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., Discussion Guide, “Limitations on Arbitrators’ Use of Associates”
- Steven C. Bennett, “Who Is Responsible for Ethical Behavior by Counsel in Arbitration” Dispute Resolution Journal, May-July 2008
- Lea Haber Kuck, Julie Bedard and Timothy G. Nelson, “Challenging the Selection of Party-Appointed Arbitrators,” January 2016
- American Arbitration Association, The Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes
- Perspectives on Practice Development in the Arbitration World
- FDRP Brochure
- How Does a New Arbitrator Get Their First Appointment?
- Jeffrey T. Zaino, Power Point: Expectation of AAA-ICDR and ADR Users
- Charles J. Moxley, Jr., “Selecting the Ideal Arbitrator,” Dispute Resolution Journal, August – October 2005
- About the ADR Providers: American Arbitration Association of AAA, February 1, 2015
- M. Salman Ravala, ”Climbing the ADR Neutral Ladder: A Next Steps Guide For Neutral Opportunities in New York City
- Erin Gleason Alvarez, Power Point: Building Your Arbitration Practice
- FINRA Dispute Resolution: Arbitration, Mediation and the Neutrals Who Serve
- FINRA, The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s Dispute Resolution Activities