Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Just Across the Border: The New Jersey Solution for International Disputes

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The enormous increase in international transactions in goods and services has had a substantial impact on the need for dispute resolution mechanisms around the world. Cross-border transactions have grown significantly in recent years. Regarding business-to-business (B2B) transactions, encompassing goods and services, in the three months ending in May of 2024 compared to the three months … Continued

New York State Bar Association Announces Plan To Help Over-Scheduled Lawyers

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The New York State Bar Association is providing immediate relief to its members as the demands of 24/7 lawyering upend the delicate work/life balance that is so essential to attorney well-being. Domenick Napoletano, president of NYSBA and a solo practitioner in Brooklyn, announced Tuesday that the association has amassed a library of 20 automated forms … Continued

Resolving Disputes Online? Ensure Your Services Are Disability Accessible

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Dispute resolution professionals have increasingly relied on technology to promote and provide services in recent years. COVID-19 accelerated the adoption and reliance on communication technologies like Zoom and Teams, which have been professional lifesavers for many. Although everyone experienced a learning curve, some dispute resolution providers and participants—and especially some persons with disabilities (PWDs)—found the … Continued

Leader in Dispute Resolution To Receive Chuck Newman Award Today at New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

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Noah Hanft, an independent arbitrator, mediator, executive coach, and expert witness, received the Chuck Newman award from the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section at the association’s Annual Meeting. Hanft is recognized globally for his ability to find the most effective way to resolve all types of disputes. His career as a former general … Continued

Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Legal Profession

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Panelists at a New York State Bar Association conference predicted that lawyers who are in charge of high-level legal strategies for clients have nothing to fear from artificial intelligence, but the jobs of attorneys who conduct the research and draft the legal documents will change dramatically. “The battle won’t be between humans and AI but … Continued

Arbitration and Equal Justice Under the Law: A Double Victory

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While Coinbase Inc. v. Bielski has been hailed as a victory for arbitration, it should also be celebrated as no less a victory for equal justice under the law. This article will examine both victories, as well as suggest a way to ensure a uniform rule of law in the future. The Arbitration Victory Under … Continued